Orange County deputies ID man found dead near Downey Park

Victim identified by deputies as Derick Patrick Davis

Orange County deputies are investigating a death near Downey Park. (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies launched a death investigation after responding to a man down call Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators said they responded to the 9800 block of Downey Cove Drive around 8:41 a.m.

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A man, identified Monday by deputies as Derick Patrick Davis, 55, was found dead in a wooded area near Downey Park.

No other details have been released.

An investigation is ongoing.