Update: The man fatally shot in the woods of the Hamilton Creek Recreation Area on Sunday has been identified as Steven Waln, 59, who was reported as a missing person in Franklin on Monday.
A homicide investigation is underway following Sunday morning's discovery of a deceased man in the woods of Hamilton Creek Recreation Area off Bell Road. The man, who has yet to be identified, suffered an apparent gunshot wound.
Efforts are underway to identify him.
Anyone with information on this death investigation is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.