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YUMA, AZ - Police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death.

The Yuma Police Department says just before 8:30 this morning they were called out to the 1000 Block of South 8th Avenue for an unresponsive person in the area.

Upon arrival police found a body of an unknown male in the back yard of one of the adjacent residences.

YPD's investigations unit is currently working the case and the name of the victim will not be revealed until the family is notified.

Anyone with information is encouraged to Contact the Yuma Police Department.

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