AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating a suspicious death.

Coroner Mark Bowen said his staff responded to Fifth Street at Taylor Street on Sunday in reference to a death.

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A male was pronounced dead on the scene at 4:50 p.m.

An autopsy has been scheduled due to the condition of the body and possible head injury.

The identity won’t be released until next of kin have been notified, according to Bowen.

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