Police ID man found dead Christmas night

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police now know the identity of the man found dead along Old Kings Road about 7 p.m. Friday, but they haven't said the cause of death.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified the man Sunday as 22-year-old Matthew Jones. His last known address was on French Street, about 5 miles from where his body was found.

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Detectives said at the scene there were no signs of foul play, but in releasing the name, officers said Jones' death is an ongoing homicide investigation.