Man found dead near Castro bars, police investigating

At 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person down on the ground near the corner of 18th and Castro streets, police said. At 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person down on the ground near the corner of 18th and Castro streets, police said. Photo: Bill Hutchinson / The Chronicle Photo: Bill Hutchinson / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man found dead near Castro bars, police investigating 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

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San Francisco police are investigating how a man died after he was found early this morning unresponsive near a lively intersection in the city's Castro neighborhood.

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At 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person down on the ground near the corner of 18th and Castro streets, police said.

Officers found the man and called for assistance. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene, according to police.

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The investigation is ongoing, police said. The medical examiner's office is investigating.

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