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Body found inside suitcase in Kensington, Philadelphia police say

Detectives are investigating after a body was found inside a suitcase in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, according to police.

Police responded to a call shortly before 9:30 a.m. Friday in the 600 block of East Hilton Street. They said officers found a man's body inside a suitcase.

The cause of the man's death remains unknown, and it's being investigated as suspicious.

Homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the homicide unit at 215-686-3334 or call the tip line at 215-686-TIPS.

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