The discovery of a body this weekend near Rose Canyon Lake is being investigated as a homicide, officials say.

The body of Malik Brooks, 23, was found about 6 a.m. Sunday just off the Catalina Highway, the Pima County Sheriffs Department said Monday in a news release.

The body showed "obvious signs of trauma," the release said.

No other details were provided.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME, the anonymous tip line.

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