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Police know the identity of the man found dead in a burning car in Phoenix. But they still don't know who killed him.

Officers were called to the area of 55th Avenue and Osborn Road at 6:40 a.m. where they found a vehicle on fire in the canal.
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PHOENIX — A man was found dead in a burning vehicle on the morning of April 1, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Police are still looking for the person who killed them.

Officers were called to the area of 55th Avenue and Osborn Road at 6:40 a.m. where they found a vehicle on fire in the canal.

Firefighters extinguished the fire and found 26-year-old Jose De Jesus Loeza dead inside. The Phoenix Police Dive Team responded to help get the car out of the canal.

Homicide detectives are handling the incident. Police ask that anyone with information leave a tip through Silent Witness. 

>> This story will be updated when more information is released. 

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