Police investigating after 59-year-old man found dead in Dayton

Dayton police cruiser. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

Dayton police cruiser. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

Dayton police are investigating after a man was found dead in an alley Wednesday morning.

Just after 8:45 a.m. officers responded to the 300 block of Smith Street for a report of a deceased person.

Officers found the man dead in an alley nearby, said Dayton police Lt. Eric Sheldon.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified him as 59-year-old Talmadge E. Heard.

It’s not clear if foul play is suspected.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

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