Police investigating death of man found hanging near Vicksburg casino

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A second person was found to have died by hanging in Mississippi on Monday morning.

According to the Vicksburg Police Department, officers were notified that a man was hanging in a wooded area of Washington Street near the area of the Ameristar Casino. The deceased has been identified as Cory Zukatis, a native of Brandon. Zukatis was believed to be homeless.

Law enforcement authorities are investigating Zukatis’ death. No reports of foul play have been espoused by police, nor have any arrests been made at this time.

This is a developing story.