The body of what authorities believe is a man was found inside a vacant apartment in Center Point Tuesday afternoon.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said shortly after noon, deputies were called to the 100 block of 14th Avenue NE on reports of the discovery.
The sheriff's office said a maintenance worker apparently entered the apartment and found the body.
The sheriff's office said the remains appear to have been at the location for quite some time, but it is unknown if there is criminal activity associated with the death.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is working to confirm the identity of the person as well as determine the cause of death.
The sheriff's office said its Criminal Division will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this discovery.