Man found hanging in motel

The death of a man found hanging in a Philadelphia motel room Monday morning is under investigation.

“Foul play is not suspected but has not been ruled out at this time as we are still investigating this case,” according to Police Chief Eric Lyons.

The 32-year-old Native American male was found at the Western Motel, 1011 Holland Avenue, at about 11:15 a.m., officials said.

Officers were responding to a call for a welfare check at the motel. Lyons said officers gained entry to the room and found the male deceased and hanging near the bathroom of the motel room.