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Suspect arrested after death of man found badly beaten in Stockton

Homicide investigation in Stockton underway after a man was found dead
Homicide investigation in Stockton underway after a man was found dead 00:18

STOCKTON — Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in Stockton Thursday morning. 

According to a statement released by the Stockton Police Department, officers received the report of a person down in the 200 Block of N Sutter Street in Stockton at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday. When they arrived at the scene, they discovered an unresponsive man with injuries consistent with blunt-force trauma.

Medical personnel came to the aid of the man, but couldn't revive him. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. 

The police have not yet released the identity of the man.

Later on Thursday, Stockton police announced that they had arrested a suspect: 18-year-old Walter Green. He is facing homicide charges and has been booked into San Joaquin County Jail. 

At this time, there is no information about a possible motive for the attack. 

The Stockton Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323 or the non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377.

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