Authorities are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man who was severely burned when he was found lying the ground in Capitol Heights, Prince George’s County police said.

The man, who authorities identified as Rayshand Lee Cotton of Landover, was discovered around 9:50 a.m. Monday in the 11100 block of Brooke Road. According to a department press release, Cotton was pronounced dead at the scene and police are investigating his death as a homicide.

Cotton was found after a citizen spotted him on the ground and flagged down a police officer, the release said. Authorities said an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of his death.

Investigators ask anyone with information call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.