Man found hanging from tree in Exposition Park prompts death investigation

EXPOSITION PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Police say a man was found dead Thursday morning, hanging from a tree in an Exposition Park neighborhood.

Officers responded about 4:20 a.m. to the area of 36th Street and Arlington Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

It was not known if the case was being classified as a homicide or a suicide.

A news photographer at the scene said the man was found hanging with his hands bound in front. Police have not confirmed that report.

DEVELOPING: This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

City News Service contributed to this report.