By Associated Press - Wednesday, December 20, 2017

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A Louisiana coroner’s office has released the name of a man whose body was found in a south Shreveport drainage ditch.

The Caddo Parish Coroner’s office released the victim’s name Wednesday.

Authorities say 36-year-old Arthur Belle was identified via fingerprints. He was found around noon Wednesday in a ditch near the intersection in the South Park neighborhood.

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A preliminary investigation revealed no obvious signs of foul play. An autopsy has been ordered.

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