Tampa police investigating homicide at Centennial Park

Crime scene tape and a Tampa police patrol vehicle at Centennial Park.

Tampa officers said a man was found dead in a Ybor City park.

Wednesday, police said they began a homicide investigation after receiving a report of the deceased man in the park. Officers arrived before 7 a.m. and located the victim with "upper body trauma." 

Officers said it doesn't appear to be a random incident and the suspect and victim know each other.

The victim was not publicly identified. Police only described him as a Black male.

No other information was immediately provided, including whether the suspect was in custody.