Man with trauma to his body found dead in Phoenix, PD says

PHOENIX - Phoenix Police are investigating after a man with trauma to his body was found dead Sunday morning near a shopping center.

At around 5:30 a.m. on May 7, officers responded to requests for help near 32nd Street and Cactus Road. That's where they found Daniel Cassidy, 66, with "obvious signs of trauma."

The man was declared dead at the scene.

Man identified after being found dead with 'trauma' on his body in Phoenix

"Detectives responded to assume the investigation. What led up to the incident and the source of the trauma is all part of the ongoing investigation," says Phoenix Police Sgt. Rob Scherer.

No more information was made available.

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTEGO for Spanish speakers, and provide an anonymous tip

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