Raleigh police say man, 24, found dead near park is a homicide case
Police have identified a man found dead near Brentwood Park and Neighborhood Center on Thursday as Jorge Alberto Zelaya. .
A male caller told a 911 dispatcher shortly before 7 a.m. that he was walking his dog when he found a body in a parking lot for the recreation area, located northeast of downtown on Vinson Court, according to a copy of the call provided to The News & Observer.
Police are investigating Zelaya’s death as a homicide but have not said how he was killed.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Raleigh CrimeStoppers at 919-834-4357.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published June 6, 2019 at 9:21 AM.
Simone Jasper
The News & Observer