Homicide; 16500-block Centerfield Drive in Eagle River

Update on 3/14/16:

APD detectives are releasing the name of the victim from last Friday’s homicide in Eagle River.  Marcus Dushun Cosby, Jr. Age 24, was found dead Friday, March 11, outside a residence at the 16000 block of Centerfield Drive.  Cosby died from multiple gunshot wounds.  Detectives have not made any arrests at this time and are continuing their investigation.

If you have information about this homicide, call Anchorage Police at 786-8900 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit a tip at: www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com

Update on 3/11/16:

Anchorage police are investigating the death of a male who was found outside of an Eagle River residence as a homicide. A deceased male with multiple gunshot wounds was found outside of a home by police just after 3:30 a.m. this morning. No arrests or charges have been made at this time. The male adult victim has not yet been positively identified by the medical examiner. Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to contact APD at 786-8900 or to remain anonymous contact Anchorage Crimestoppers at 561-STOP or go online to www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com

Original Release:

Anchorage police are investigating a suspicious death of a male who was found deceased by officers outside of a residence located on the 16000 block of Centerfield Drive.

Police were called to respond to the area at around 3:30 a.m. this morning, March 11, 2016, to conduct a welfare check on a home. During the response, they located a deceased male on the ground near the residence. APD's Crime Scene Team is responding to further investigate. Additional information will be provided as facts of the case are confirmed. 

APD Case 16-10357