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Body found in north Phoenix community lake

It’s unclear if the man drowned or if he was a victim of a crime after his body was found in a lake near I-17.

PHOENIX — Police discovered a man’s body floating in a north Phoenix lake on Monday afternoon.

Officers received 911 calls about a possible drowning near Biltmore Drive and Laurel Lane around 2:30 p.m. That’s near the Lakeside Center by I-17.

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The man’s body was found upside down in the lake, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The man hasn’t been identified.

It’s unclear if the man drowned or if he was a victim of a crime.

Police are still in the area investigating.

This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News for the latest updates.

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