Body of shooting victim found in Berks Co.

CUMRU TWP., Pa. - September 23, 2012 (WPVI) -- Police are asking the public's help in identifying the body of a murder victim.

At approximately 6:45 a.m. Sunday, the body of an unidentified Latino male was discovered on the Thun Trail, just off of Main Street in Cumru Township.

The death was determined to be a homicide, caused by multiple gunshot wounds.

Police describe the male victim as 30 to 40 years old, average height and thin, approximately 150 to 160 pounds.

The victim's clothing consisted of blue jeans and a red sweatshirt with yellow lettering.

The phrase on the sweatshirt read "Do I look like a people person".

The victim has a tattoo on the left side of his chest. The tattoo is believed to be a person's name.

A photo of the tattoo is above.

Anyone with any information concerning the identity of the victim or any information relating to the homicide investigation should contact the Cumru Township Police Department at 610-777-9595.

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