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Cleveland police release photos of John Doe homicide victim found in a Northeast Ohio sewer

The unidentified man was found in a Cleveland sewer on Feb. 2.

CLEVELAND — Editor's note: The video in the player above is from a previously published, unrelated story. 

The Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit is asking the public to help identify the John Doe victim located in the sewer system near East 164th Street and Euclid Ave. earlier this month. 

The Northeast Ohio law enforcement agency on Monday sent out photos of the unidentified victim's tattoos, which can be found below. 

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The man appears to have one tattoo that says "Bridget," and one that reads "I am my sister's protector." Police also believe they can make out one that says
"Te'naizhai." 

Anyone with information on the victim is strongly encouraged to reach out to the Cleveland Division of Police's Homicide Unit at (216) 623-5464. Anonymous tips can also be sent in to Crimestoppers by calling (216) 25-CRIME. 

Credit: Cleveland Division of Police
Torso tattoo on a John Doe homicide victim found inside a Cleveland sewer on Feb. 2, 2022.
Credit: Cleveland Division of Police
Cleveland Division of Police asking for help to identify the victim of a homicide in Cleveland.
Credit: Cleveland Division of Police
Tattoo reading "I am my sister's protector" on a John Doe homicide victim found in a Cleveland sewer.

The incident first began on Feb. 2 when officers were called out to the 16000 block of Euclid Avenue for reports of a body found in the sewer. Officers arrived at the scene around 11:45 a.m. and located the man's body with a single gunshot wound to the chest. 

At this time, a person of interest has not been identified. The matter remains under investigation by detectives with the Cleveland Division of Police. 

This is a developing story. Check back with 3News for updates as we receive them. 

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