Body found at UH stadium under construction, possible suicide

A look at the lower bowl at the Cougars' new football stadium. A look at the lower bowl at the Cougars' new football stadium. Photo: Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle Photo: Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 21 Caption Close Body found at UH stadium under construction, possible suicide 1 / 21 Back to Gallery

University of Houston police are investigating the discovery of a body found Monday morning in the school's new football stadium, which is still under construction.

"All indications are that this was a suicide," a university spokesman said early Monday afternoon.

A construction worker discovered the body about 7:30 a.m., according to university police.

Spokesman Richard Bonnin said construction work has been halted in the southwest corner of the stadium at 3875 Holman, where the body was found, and will not resume until the investigation is complete.

Scheduled to open Aug. 29 for a game against the University of Texas – San Antonio, the stadium will seat 40,000.

Athletic officials recently said construction was on schedule.

A naming-rights deal for the approximately $120 million stadium has not been completed.