Police investigating north Phoenix park for homicide after finding dead body

Nov 3, 2024, 9:00 AM | Updated: 12:46 pm

Crime scene tape across a street in Phoenix...

Police are investigating a potential homicide after finding a dead man near a north Phoenix park. (Pexels photo)

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PHOENIX — Police are investigating a north Phoenix park for homicide after discovering a dead body in the area, authorities announced Sunday.

Phoenix Police Department officers responded to a park near 23rd Avenue and Cactus Road around 7 a.m. on Saturday. After they found the remains of a man’s body, detectives took over the investigation.

Detectives said the man, identified as 47-year-old Nazario Lopez-Felix on Sunday, had marks of “suspicious trauma.”

This remains an active investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the case was asked to call Phoenix police at 602-262-7626. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can dial Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or for Spanish speakers at 480-TESTIGO (837-8446).

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