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A man was found dead in front of a home in Arizona. Now, an investigation is underway into his death

The man was found dead in front of a home in Casa Grande on Sunday morning. Here's the latest information.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Police in Casa Grande have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in the front yard of a home after being shot. 

Police say they were called to the home on the 100 block of Morrison Avenue due to the dead body being found around 7 a.m. on Sunday. That is just northeast of a roundabout that connects Jimmie Kerr Boulevard, Second Street and Main Street in Casa Grande.  

Police identified the dead person as 29-year-old Ishmael Smith and said he died after being shot in the lower torso. 

Police did not give any details on a suspect or what led up to Smith being shot and killed, but they are investigating his death.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Tyler Miller at (520) 840-2824 or email him at TMiller@casagrandeaz.gov.  

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Posted by Casa Grande Police Department on Sunday, March 17, 2024

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