The body was discovered around 6 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, in New Haven County on the property of Pease Road Playground in Woodbridge and is being investigated as a homicide, said the Woodbridge Police Department.
Police responded to the playground after a jogger reported finding the body near the athletic field located at 160 Peace Road.
Investigators found the remains of a male with gunshot wounds.
Police said there was no immediate to the community.
The victim has not been identified.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Woodbridge Police at 203-387-2511.
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