Crime & Safety

Decomposed Body Found In West Philadelphia Home: Reports

The decomposing body of a 41-year-old man was found inside a home on the unit block of North 61st Street early Tuesday morning.

PHILADELPHIA — A man's decomposed body was found inside a Philadelphia home early Tuesday morning, according to reports.

The discovery was made at about 1:30 a.m. in a home on the unit block of North 61st Street when a friend of the man went to check on him after not hearing from him for a week and found a body inside the property, NBC10 reports.

No signs of foul play, blood, or empty shell casings were found at the scene, according to Action News.

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Authorities have not identified the decedent found in the home.

Anyone who has information should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.

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