UPDATE: Deceased Casper Man Found at Topper Motel Identified by Coroner

UPDATE: The Natrona County Coroner has identified the man found dead on Tuesday night at the Topper motel as 28-year-old Chance Arias of Casper.

An autopsy has been conducted and next of kin have been notified. The investigation is ongoing and further information surrounding the circumstances of the death will be released by the Casper Police Department.

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Just before 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday night, Casper Police responded to a report of an unconscious male at the Topper motel.

He was found lying on the floor with injuries that suggest a physical altercation occured. Medical professionals determined that the man was dead.

An in-depth investigation was prompted. Additional law enforcement, including detectives, evidence technicians, members of the Problem Oriented Response Team and the Natrona County Coroner's Office responded to the scene over the next several hours.

A suspect has been interviewed and taken into custody; a police statement says witnesses and neighboring parties were contacted by officers.

Police believe this was as isolated event.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing and next of kin are being notified.

We will update this article when we know more.