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Police identify man found dead in parking lot of Lufkin park

This incident remains under investigation for pending autopsy results.

LUFKIN, Texas — Police have identified the man who was found dead outside of a park in Lufkin Sunday morning.

Lufkin police found the man around 8 a.m. Sunday in a parking lot outside of the Morris Frank Park. Officials believe he was homeless.

He has been identified as Melvin Vanwinkle, 51, of Lufkin. Police do not suspect foul play. An autopsy has been ordered.

 "Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers," city of Lufkin said. 

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