A man was found hanging from a bridge near Dodger Stadium on Wednesday evening while a Major League Baseball game was underway. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated the discovery was made around 8:48 p.m. local time.
The bridge is located just off Bernard Street and Stadium Way, a few hundred yards from the ballpark. The LAPD responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from a witness who reported seeing a deceased individual.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were playing the St. Louis Cardinals at the stadium on the same night. The game began at 7:10 p.m. and concluded around 10:10 p.m. The identity of the man has not yet been released, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office is working on identification and notifying next of kin.
LAPD officials have indicated that foul play is not suspected, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing.
The Dodgers lost the game to the Cardinals in extra innings with a final score of 8-6.