Body found near downtown Phoenix

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead late Sunday night near downtown Phoenix.

Phoenix Police say firefighters found an unresponsive person at around 9:50 p.m. on Sept. 22 near 16th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

"Upon closer inspection, it was determined to be a deceased male with signs of trauma," police said.

The victim was not identified.

Detectives are investigating the man's death.

A man was found dead near 16th Avenue and Van Buren Street, Phoenix Police said. The victim was not identified.

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