Police: Man, 33, found dead from blunt force trauma to the head in Nicetown backyard
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the death of a man found with trauma to his head.
According to police, officers responded to the 1800 block of Brunner Street around 4:16 p.m. on Wednesday.
Authorities say Marquis Jackson, 33, was found in a backyard with an injury to his face.
Medics pronounced him dead on scene at 4:23 p.m., per police.
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On Thursday, the Medical Examiner's Office determined the cause of death as homicide, officials say.
According to police, the investigation is active and ongoing with homicide detectives.