Suspicious death of man in Essex ruled homicide

BALTIMORE -- The death of a man whose body was found Sunday in Essex has been ruled a homicide, officials said Thursday. 

The body of 23-year-old Cameron James was found Sunday afternoon at the 900 block of Sun Circle Way, police said. The discovery was being investigated as a suspicious death. 

An autopsy was conducted Monday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which ruled the manner of death a homicide after finding "apparent trauma to the victim's upper body," police said. 

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to call 410-307-2020. Information may also provided through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP.