Edinburg police investigating man found dead in backyard

The Edinburg Police Department is investigating the death of a 30-year-old man who was found on the ground in a residence’s backyard Thursday evening.

In a news release, police said officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of North 14th Place in reference to the unresponsive man.

Justice of the Peace Charlie Espinoza pronounced him dead and his identity is not being immediately released pending notification of next of kin.

An autopsy has been ordered and the case remains under investigation.

Police identified the man as David Trevino, 30, on Friday afternoon and said foul play was not suspected.