Officials ID man found dead in area where he was camping

Police investigating death as homicide

SAN ANTONIO – A man’s death on the Northeast Side is being investigated as a homicide.

San Antonio police said William Hilton, 69, was found dead around 3 p.m. Saturday in a wooded area near Harry Wurzbach and Urban Crest, where he was camping.

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A family member initially made the call for a deceased person, police said. Homicide detectives were then called to the scene.

SAPD is asking anyone with information to call 210-207-7635.

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