Body of missing Harlingen man found, investigation underway

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A death investigation is underway for a Harlingen man who was initally reported missing, police say.

Authorities say an elderly man went missing Tuesday, prompting a search party to locate him. During the search, someone found the man in a ditch across La Moyne Gardens.

Police have not yet released the identification of the elderly man.

This case is being treated as a homicide pending additional details from the coroner.