Man’s dead body found inside Phoenix apartment on Valentine’s Day, PD says

Man found beaten to death in Phoenix apartment

Police are asking for help finding a suspect in a homicide that left a man beaten to death in a Phoenix apartment.

PHOENIX – A man’s dead body was found inside a Phoenix apartment on Valentine’s Day, police say.

What we know:

At around 4 p.m. on Feb. 14, Phoenix Police officers responded to reports of a dead body at an apartment near 10th Avenue and Tonto Street.

“When officers arrived, they were directed to an apartment where they found 35-year-old Darius Smith with obvious signs of trauma. It was determined Smith died before police arrived,” says Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky.

Smith was 35-years-old.

“Detectives responded to process the scene, speak to witnesses, and attempt to locate surveillance footage. Preliminary information suggests there were signs of foul play. Currently, no suspects have been detained; however, detectives are actively following leads,” Sgt. Krynsky said.

What we don’t know:

A description of a possible suspect wasn’t provided by police.

Police didn’t say what might’ve led up to Smith’s death.

What you can do:

Anyone with information should call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. You may be eligible for a reward.

Map of the area where the crime happened: