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

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

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

Homicide detectives 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.

Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity or surveillance video showing suspicious activity in the area at the time of the incident is encouraged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO.