Man found in burning trash receptacle in Phoenix, 2 arrested

PHOENIX (AP) — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the death if a man whose body was found inside a burning trash receptacle in downtown Phoenix, according to authorities.

Phoenix police said 23-year-old Larry Deshawn Scott and 18-year-old Isaiah Baskin both were booked into jail Saturday.

Charges weren’t immediately released, but police said the case was being investigated as a homicide.

It was unclear Sunday if either Scott or Baskin has a lawyer yet.

Police said the body in the trash receptacle was badly burned and hasn’t been identified yet.

The victim was taken to the Maricopa County Forensic Science Center for examination.

Officers were called out Tuesday about a body that apparently was set on fire.

Police said the crime scene was at a location where many homeless people live in tents.