Renton Police are investigating the death Thursday morning of a man found dead in south Renton of what may be self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to the Renton Police Department.

A witness called 911 at about 10:20 a.m. Thursday about a body in the street in the 1400 block of Harrington Avenue Southeast, according to Detective Robert Onishi.

The caller told 911 dispatchers the man had a rifle and there were obvious injuries and a large amount of blood.

Officers found the man lying on the street, holding a rifle. The injuries were consistent with a gunshot fired at close range, according to Onishi, and initial indications are that the shooting was self-inflicted.

The King County Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of the man’s death and identify him.

Any witnesses to the shooting are asked to call Renton Police at 425-430-7500 and refer to case 12-12562.