SAULT ST. MARIE -- Police in Sault Ste. Marie are investigating a suspicious death that took place on Hughes Street.

In a statement Wednesday, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said few details are available.

"We are currently investigating a suspicious death in that area," police spokesperson Lincoln Louttit said in an email.

"We took control of the scene late Tuesday afternoon. In order to protect the integrity of the investigation we are unable to share any other information at this time."

This is an ongoing story and it will be updated as more information comes available.