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3 Men Found Dead In A Vacant Lot In Phoenix: Police

Their causes of death were unknown, but are being investigated as homicides, police said.

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The bodies of two other men were found outside in Phoenix on Saturday, in what appeared to be unrelated deaths, according to police.
The bodies of two other men were found outside in Phoenix on Saturday, in what appeared to be unrelated deaths, according to police. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PHOENIX, AZ — Three men were found dead in a vacant lot near 99th Avenue and Mobile Lane Sunday afternoon, according to Phoenix police.

The bodies of the three men, who were found around 1:35 p.m. Sunday, had obvious signs of trauma, police said. Their deaths are being investigated as homicides, according to a news release from Phoenix police.

Their identities and causes of death were undetermined as of Tuesday afternoon. Exams by the Medical Examiner's Office were pending, according to police.

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Anyone with information about their deaths is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS/480-TESTIGO (for Spanish) for tipsters who want to remain anonymous.

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