Investigation underway after man found dead along Lake Michigan shoreline in Chicago

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead along the shoreline of Lake Michigan on Saturday morning.

According to Chicago police officers were called to the scene just after 11 a.m. following reports that a man had been discovered unresponsive along the shoreline in the 6000 block of South Lake Shore Drive.

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Officers say the man was later pronounced dead on the scene.

Authorities say the incident has been classified as a death investigation.

Authorities have not yet identified or provided a description of the man, and it is currently unclear what led to his death.

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Anyone with information that could help authorities in their investigation is asked to contact CPD Area One detectives at 312-747-8380.

Those with information that could help authorities in their search can also leave a tip for police at CPDtip.com. Tips can be filed anonymously.

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