Police have launched a suspicious death investigation in Strathpine after a 36-year-old man was discovered unresponsive inside a home on Nauva Street early Saturday morning. The discovery is puzzling authorities who have found no obvious injuries to explain the death.
Emergency services were called to the property shortly before 1am. When officers arrived, they located the man deceased inside the residence. Despite initial examination, investigators found only minor injuries on the body.
Detective Inspector Phil Hurst told media that the minor injuries identified during examination were not consistent with fatal trauma. "There were some minor injuries, but there was no injury that would overtly cause this person to die," Hurst said. He added that police did not yet understand how those injuries had occurred.
The absence of a clear cause of death means investigators cannot rule out foul play, despite finding no evidence of weapons used at the scene. There are no indications of organised crime involvement.
Two people were present at the address at the time and are assisting detectives with their inquiries. The man was understood to be a short-term resident at the property and known to both occupants. Hurst explained that investigators are relying heavily on forensic examination and autopsy results to determine what led to the death.
The property has been declared a crime scene and is expected to remain under police guard while forensic officers conduct a comprehensive examination of the entire residence. The investigation is likely to continue for several days as forensic work progresses.
Police have not ruled out the involvement of other people beyond those currently assisting with inquiries. Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about the death to come forward, including anyone with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.
Members of the public with information are being asked to contact Queensland Police through their online reporting service or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.