BEAUMONT, Texas — Police in Orange are investigating after the body of a man was found in a backyard Wednesday afternoon.

Officers were sent to a home in the 1600 block of 10th St. at about 1:30 p.m. after the man's body was found.

Police have identified the man was 75-year-old Thomas Widdifield.

Orange County Precinct One Justice of the Peace Hershel Stagner, Jr. pronounced Widdifield dead at the scene and has ordered an autopsy.

Police have not released any information about his death.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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