Clarksville police rule man’s death as homicide

Clarksville police have determined the cause of death for a man found deceased near a bus stop on Glendale Drive on May 5 was homicide.

Police are not releasing the exact cause of death for 57-year old Matthew Clark, calling that case sensitive information. Clark’s body was spotted by a passerby about 10 a.m. May 5 and it initially appeared he may have been struck by a vehicle.

A news release says as the investigation progressed and with the recent receipt of forensic results, it was determined the death was a homicide.

Police say they have been following leads into Clark’s death and believe there are people that have information which can confirm or provide new particulars into the investigation.

Anyone with information should call Clarksville Crime Stoppers at 931-645-TIPS.