Person found dead in Orange; his identity, cause of death under investigation

Coroner’s officials opened an investigation to learn the identity of a person found dead in Orange on Monday, Oct. 7, and how he died.

The person who died was male, Orange Police Lt. Jennifer Amat said.

A passerby discovered the his body along Serrano Avenue, west of Kendra Loop, and called authorities at about 3:43 p.m., Amat said. He appeared to have died within the past few days.

Officers did not find evidence of foul play, but could not rule out any cause of death as of Monday evening. Police were not searching for any suspect, and did not believe there was any lingering threat to nearby residents as of 9 p.m.