Body Found in Sandy Springs Dumpster

Published July 18, 2010 at 8:23 a.m.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (AP) Police have identified a man whose body was found in a trash bin outside a Sandy Springs apartment complex.

Police tell WSB Radio that 34-year-old Jose Ignacio Escobedo's body was found wrapped in a blue comforter and partially hanging out of the trash bin.

Lt. Steven Rose says Escobedo died from a gunshot wound to the head and his death is considered a homicide.

Police responded to the apartment complex around 6:30 a.m. after getting a 911 call.

Anyone with information is urged to call Sandy Springs police at 770-551-6900 or the police tip line at 770-551-3300.

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