Update: The Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man found in a storm culvert near Charlotte Pike through fingerprints as Phuc Nguyen, 26.
The Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man found in a storm culvert near Charlotte Pike through fingerprints as Phuc Nguyen, 26.
The MNPD and the Medical Examiner’s Office are working to identify the body of a man found Friday afternoon in a storm culvert near 5500 Charlotte Pike. The individual appeared to have been dead for several days. An autopsy examination did not reveal the cause of death. The results of toxicology and other laboratory testing are pending.
The deceased appeared to be in his 20s or 30s, and is believed to be of Asian or American Indian descent. The individual was 5’7” tall, weighed approximately 130 pounds, had black hair and brown eyes. His tattoos included a full sleeve colorful floral design on his left arm, an octopus on his left thigh, and a clown face on his shin.
Anyone knowing who the man could be is asked to contact West Precinct Investigations at 615-862-7385.