Daegu: An Army officer was found dead with a gunshot wound at a park in the southeastern city of Daegu on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by the military and police, officials said.

According to Yonhap News Agency, a civilian discovered the body of the Army captain, who was in civilian attire, near a bathroom at the Suseongmot park in Daegu before calling the police at 6:29 a.m., according to military, police, and rescue officials. The officer, affiliated with a unit based in North Gyeongsang Province, was found with bleeding around the head and an apparent military K-2 rifle nearby, which military authorities confiscated.

Military authorities have stated that since there are no signs of foul play, they plan to investigate how the gun was taken out. Investigations are currently underway by both military officials and the police to determine the exact circumstances and cause of the death.