Body found near Mama Mia's in West Allis, police say death appears accidental

 

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee County officials are investigating after a body was found near Mama Mia's restaurant in West Allis.

Authorities were called to the scene near 86th and Greenfield around 10:30 a.m.

According to the West Allis Police Department, an initial investigation indicates the death appears to be accidental. 

Owner Justin Fernandez says one of his employees came into work Tuesday morning and found a man unconscious on the stairs outside of the restaurant, partially naked.

He says the worker immediately called 911. When West Allis police responded to the call, they discovered the man was dead. 

Fernandez says the person was not an employee or anyone they knew, but it was a scary sight right outside his business. 

"It was definitely a shock," Fernandez said. "I don't really know exactly why it happened, but it definitely was a concern."

Fernandez says they had to temporarily close the restaurant while police investigated, but they are back open now.