ORLANDO, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after the body of a man was found in a vacant field Tuesday evening.
Orlando officials said police responded to the 600 block of Columbia Street at about 6:15 p.m.
Police said when they arrived, they found a black man, approximately 35 to 45 years old, with multiple gunshot wounds. He didn't have any form of identification on him.
Police said it's unclear how long the man's body had been there. Investigators said witnesses claim to have heard gunfire early Tuesday morning.
“My hope is for the community, who deserves better in this area, who are good people -- (that) those good people come forth with information that could lead to somebody who does not belong in this community," said Lt. Jonathan Bigelow.
The Orlando Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating, and is asking anyone with information regarding the case to contact the department or Crimeline.
