Sources tell TMZ prescription pill bottles were found near DJ AM’s body this afternoon.

We’re told his body was found at around 5 PM at his apartment in New York City — he was shirtless and wearing sweatpants. He was face down.

UPDATE 10:33 PM ET: Crime scene investigators just entered the apartment with evidence bags.

UPDATE 9:15 PM ET: Law enforcement sources say the call came in at 5:24 PM — the FDNY responded at 5:27 PM. We’re told DJ AM was pronounced dead on the scene at 6:00 PM.

UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: A law enforcement source on scene tells TMZ a glass “crack pipe” was found in his bedroom. The pill bottles were found in the kitchen.

UPDATE 8:10 PM ET: Sources say a pipe commonly used to smoke drugs was also found inside the bedroom.

UPDATE 7:51 PM ET: We’re told his body has not been removed from the apartment.

Story developing…

source: tmz.com