Officers were called to the scene after the building manager checked on an occupant and found him dead. The tenant had been shot at close range with a small caliber handgun.

According to other tenants and the manager, the victim was last seen alive two days prior to being found.

The victim was a 35-year-old black male who worked as a welder, and was a self employed artist. The victim's wallet and personal property were not taken. There is no known motive for the crime.