The Anniston Police Department is currently investigating a reported homicide that occurred Friday morning.

According to a news release from the City of Anniston, the police department received a call of a deceased person at the intersection of Gurnee avenue and 31st street Friday morning around 9:30am. 

Officers arrived and investigators were called to the scene. A male was found deceased. A homicide investigation has begun and multiple agencies are diligently working the case. Further information will be released when it becomes available.

At this time, there is no evidence from which authorities may draw conclusions from in regard to any potential suspect’s motives, nor the reasoning behind the crime.