Flagstaff PD investigating suspicious death on Elden St.

Marcus Michael Smith, victim of a suspected homicide in Flagstaff

February 29, 2024 UPDATE: The deceased subject was identified as 48-year-old Marcus Michael Smith of Phoenix.


February 28, 2024


The Flagstaff Police Department is investigating the death of a man found injured on Elden Street Wednesday morning.


Police say medical personnel were called to Elden, just north of Route 66, around 7:45 a.m., and the subject was ultimately declared deceased at the scene. The Department is treating the man’s death as suspicious; and they will release more information as it becomes available.


Anyone with info that could help investigators should contact police, or leave an anonymous tip with Coconino Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.


Josh Freeman | KAZM News Director | josh@mellowmountainradio.com

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