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Man found dead near canal in west Phoenix

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PHOENIX — A 35-year-old man was found dead near a canal in west Phoenix Sunday morning.

Officials say police were called to the area of 67th Avenue and Indian School Sunday morning just after 7 a.m. for an injured person call.

When police arrived, they found a man dead next to a canal.

The man has been identified as 35-year-old Lee Trevizo.

Officials say the victim showed obvious signs of trauma and his death is being investigated as a homicide.

Police ask that anyone with information call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.

This incident remains under investigation.