M.E.: Body found in field near IH-37 confirmed as 27-year-old homicide victim

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identification and cause of death of a man whose body was found on Oct. 26 in a field near the 14000 block IH-37 Access.

27-year-old Michael Brady died after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, officials the Medical Examiner's Office said. His death has been ruled a homicide. Brady was from the Indiana area but had lived here for some time, officials said. 

A passerby called police at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 to report the body. 

CCPD officials say when they arrived, officers discovered a deceased, white male, and expected foul play. This is an active investigation. Officers did not say if they had a person-of-interest in the case. 

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If anyone has any information or observed a vehicle or person in this area the last few days, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you up to $2,500 dollars in cash.

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