Local transient found dead in Ballard

Updated: A local transient was found dead this morning behind the dumpsters of the market at 28th Ave NW and NW Market Street.

Detective Mark Jamieson tells us that a call of a deceased male came in at 7:20 a.m. Officers on the scene confirm to us that the individual is a local transient who has a history of seizures. According to police, there was no sign of trauma to the victim. “The King County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and took custody of the body,” the police blotter states. “They will conduct their own separate investigation to determine the cause of death.” (Thanks SB for the tip!)