PHOENIX – An investigation is underway after a decomposing body was found near the Grand Canal in east Phoenix on Monday, authorities said.

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Police investigating after body found on Camelback Mountain

Officers responded to a call about deceased man near 36th and Portland streets around 11:45 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The remains were found near the canal in the early stages of decomposition and with obvious signs of trauma, police said.

The man’s identity is unknown as detectives wait for results from the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner, which took custody of the body.

Anybody with information about the case is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or

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