Decomposed body found in East Baltimore lot, homicide investigation underway

BALTIMORE -- The decomposed body of a man believed to have been shot was found in a lot in East Baltimore last week, police said. A homicide investigation is underway.

officers responded around 5 p.m. on September 7 to the 1200 block of Asquith Street, where the body was found in a lot filled with high grass, police said. 

The Medical Examiner's Office determined the victim was shot after completing an autopsy, police said. 

No further identifying information about the body has been released. 

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.