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PCSD confirms identity of person found dead near Rose Canyon Lake

Posted at 2:06 PM, Apr 02, 2023
and last updated 2023-04-03 19:10:09-04

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE 04/03/23

Pima County Sheriff's Department has confirmed 23-year-old Malik Brooks was found dead Sunday, April 2 near Rose Canyon Lake off the Catalina Highway.

PCSD says the invesitation is still ongoing, and asks anyone with additional information send tips—which can remain anonymous—to 911 or 88-CRIME. Tips to 88-CRIME can also be texted to the same number, or sent online at 88crime.org.

There is potential for a reward, according to PCSD.

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department has confirmed they are investigating reports of a suspicious death near Rose Canyon Lake.

According to deputies around 6 a.m. on April 2, 2023, they responded to reports of a suspicious death off Catalina Highway near Rose Canyon Lake.

PCSD says the roadway is restricted to one lane so drivers should expect delays.

The investigation is still ongoing and details are limited.

As more information comes in KGUN9 will keep this article updated.

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