PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a homicide involving a man who was 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 dumpsters.

Police reported that the man was unresponsive, had obvious signs of trauma and was later confirmed dead.

Homicide officers were dispatched to the scene and are investigating. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the cause of death.

The victim was identified only as an adult male.

If anyone has information on 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.