GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – Greensboro police began a homicide investigation after a person was found dead on Monday, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. Around 12:25 p.m., Greensboro police responded to Yanceyville Street near King Fisher Trail when they were told about a dead person. Officers found a dead male off the side of the road down an embankment. He had an injury consistent with a gunshot wound, police say. Police are investigating his death as a homicide. Investigators have not been able to determine his identity. This is the city’s 40th homicide of 2024. Anyone with information is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000. Residents can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.