Lawrence police investigate death downtown; no foul play suspected

Police are investigating a death near the Lawrence Public Library, but no foul play is suspected.

Police were called to the 700 block of Vermont Street at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday regarding a “possible deceased subject on the sidewalk,” Sgt. Amy Rhoads, public affairs officer, said via email Tuesday morning.

The investigation was in its preliminary stages, Rhoads said Tuesday morning, but she later confirmed that “At this time, no foul play is suspected.”

No further information was available Tuesday afternoon.