CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police released the name of the man found dead in north Charlotte Thursday morning and say they believe he was murdered.
The body of 40-year-old Francisco Morales Sanchez was discovered near a building on Eastway Drive near North Tryon Street a little before 6 a.m.
When officers arrived on scene, they located Sanchez lying face down in the grassy area near a building.
Police on the scene told NewsChannel 36's Richard DeVayne that Sanchez suffered head trauma but did not say if that was the cause of death.
Officials first ruled the incident a death investigation but are now saying Sanchez was murdered.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective.
