Malcolm Harsch Victorville death: Man found hanging from tree

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says the body of Malcolm Harsch was discovered on May 31 near a homeless encampment.

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Man found dead, hanging from tree in Victorville
An African-American man was found dead, hanging from a tree in Victorville, authorities say.

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (KABC) -- An African-American man was found dead, hanging from a tree in Victorville, authorities say.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says the body of Malcolm Harsch was discovered on May 31 near a homeless encampment.

Investigators say foul play is not suspected but that the cause and manner of death are under investigation.

ABC7 spoke with Harsch's family members in Ohio who say they are waiting to hear the results of that investigation.

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