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Body discovered by North Texas construction workers, police say

Princeton police say the body was discovered Thursday around 3 p.m. near County Road 398 and S. Beauchamp Blvd at a construction site.
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PRINCETON, Texas — A death investigation is underway after a body was found Thursday afternoon in Princeton, police said.

Princeton police said the body was discovered around 3 p.m. near County Road 398 and S. Beauchamp Blvd. at a construction site.

The crew that was working at the development called the police when they came across the body while prepping the site.

The victim was not identified. The Collin County Medical Examiner was called to the scene to remove the body and will determine the cause of death.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers are assisting Princeton PD with the investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Princeton PD at 972-736-3901.

No other details about the incident have been released.

Map of where the body was found

This is a developing story please check back for updates.

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