Police have identified a man whose body was discovered Saturday morning in Union Township as Brian W. Burnson, 37, of Valparaiso.
The cause and manner of death are still pending, according to a release from Sgt. Ben McFalls, public information officer for the Porter County Sheriff’s Department.
“We believe this is an isolated incident, no foul play is suspected and there is no ongoing threat to public safety,” McFalls said in a release.
Around 10:05 a.m. Saturday, sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Roxbury and Westford roads for a man who was found deceased, McFalls said.
Porter County detectives arrived and are investigating the circumstances surrounding Burnson’s death, according to the release.
The Porter County Coroner’s Office is assisting.
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