Sarnia police say a man found in medical distress near the Riverport Tavern Friday morning died later in hospital.
In a news release Saturday afternoon police said the man has been identified as Cole Anthony Parlee, 44, of Hannon, Ontario near Hamilton.
Police said they had concluded their initial analysis and cleared the scene in the area of Wellington Street and Front Street but the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Allison Knapp at 519-344-8861, extension 6203 or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police blocked off the area before 7 a.m. Friday after responding to a report of a man needing medical assistance. Several police cruisers were on scene and yellow police tape was blocking access to the adult entertainment establishment's parking lots off Front and Wellington.
-With files from Sue Storr
