DEL RIO, Texas — A 72-year-old man was found dead in their Del Rio home Thursday, and police are investigating it as a murder.
At about 4:33 p.m. a family member requested a welfare check on a relative.
Police arrived at the home located in the 1100 block of Ave K, the relative's address. They attempted to make contact but were unsuccessful. While searching the exterior for an entry point, police say they saw what appeared to be blood on the living room floor through a small window.
Police made forced entry into the home and located the 72-year-old man lying on the floor with injuries to the face and body.
The man has not been identified, and no suspect is in custody.
This is a developing situation and KENS 5 will continue to update this article as we learn more.