Authorities investigating ‘suspicious’ death in Orting

Authorities are investigating a man found dead in Orting.

Orting police say a 51-year-old man was found deceased in the front lawn near the street on Ford Lane SW Wednesday.

The death is being called “suspicious.”

Detectives from Lakewood are assisting Orting police in the investigation.

Cause and manner of death will be determined by the Metro Crime Unit and the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s office.