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Police: Man's body discovered along road near OIA

ORLANDO, Fla. — A man's body was discovered early Wednesday along a road near Orlando International Airport, the Orlando Police Department said.

A passerby discovered the body shortly before 1:45 a.m. at Andros Avenue and Avenue C, Orlando police spokeswoman Michelle Guido said.

The death is being investigated as a homicide, Guido said.

The victim was discovered face down with his hands bound behind his back. He appeared to be wearing a shirt and underwear.

A woman who lives nearby told Channel 9 that she heard what sounded like gunfire overnight.

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Police said Witaszek's death was ruled a drug overdose, but it's unclear if police think there is any connection between the deaths.

Wednesday's death remains under investigation.

No other details were given.