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Surprise police ID 19-year-old man who was a homicide victim

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Police in Surprise have identified a man who was a homicide victim.

They say investigators are continuing to work through evidence in the case to determine the events leading up to the death of 19-year-old Joel Sanchez.
    
Police say a motive for the killing hasn't been established yet.
    
Officers responded to a call about a man who had sustained injuries around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
    
The man was transported to a hospital, but ultimately died from his wounds.
    
Police say the incident is being investigated as a homicide.