HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police said they're investigating the death of a man who was found after an apartment fire in northwest Houston on Thursday afternoon.

According to officers, the victim, identified as 65-year-old Alfredo Flores, was found inside a bedroom of the apartment at 9043 Beechnut Street at about 2:30 p.m. The man was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased, police said.

HPD said it is awaiting autopsy results in the man's death.