Phoenix police are investigating a homicide near dumpsters at the Maryvale apartment complex

PHOENIX – Phoenix police are investigating a homicide involving a man found dead at a Maryvale apartment complex.

Just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Phoenix police officers patrolling the complex near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road were stopped by a witness who reported seeing an injured man near the community’s dumpsters.

Officers reported the man was unresponsive, showed obvious signs of trauma and was later confirmed dead.

Homicide detectives have been sent to the scene and are investigating. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause of death.

The victim has only been identified as an adult male.

If anyone has information regarding the identity of the suspect, or surveillance video showing suspicious activity in the area at the time of this incident, they are encouraged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO.