Cory Coyner identified as victim found dead in Albuquerque apartment

Police identified Cory Coyner as the homicide victim found dead inside a northeast Albuquerque apartment. The discovery launched an active murder inquiry into the death of the 31-year-old man.

Albuquerque police say officers found Coyner dead on Sunday night. Someone reported a dead body inside one of the units at the apartment complex.

Officers responded to the building following that report. Authorities determined the case is a homicide.

Homicide investigators handle cases involving suspicious deaths. Detectives gather evidence from the scene. They also interview possible witnesses.

Police say the cause of death is not being released at this time. The investigation in Albuquerque is ongoing. It remains active.