Everett police investigating after body found in hallway

The man was inside the Commerce Building on Hewitt Avenue, but other details are unknown.

EVERETT — A death investigation was underway Sunday after a man’s body was found in a hallway in the Commerce Building.

The incident was reported about 5 a.m., Everett police officer Aaron Snell said. The building is at 1803 Hewitt Ave.

Detectives were interviewing people in the area. It was not immediately clear how the man died.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 425-257-8450.

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