BROOKLYN, NY — October 30, 2026 — New York City police are investigating a disturbing discovery in Brooklyn after the body of an unidentified man was found inside a black garbage bag on a street in the Canarsie neighborhood Friday morning.
The body was discovered around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of East 93rd Street and Avenue L, prompting an extensive police response and the closure of several nearby streets.
According to authorities, the victim is believed to be a man in his 50s or 60s. His identity has not yet been established.
A Disturbing Morning Discovery
According to CBS New York, a man searching through garbage for recyclable materials discovered what appeared to be a human body inside a black trash bag.
He alerted nearby sanitation workers, who contacted police.
Officers from the New York City Police Department responded to the location, where emergency medical personnel pronounced the man dead.
The discovery shocked residents and workers in the neighborhood, where police secured the surrounding streets while investigators examined the scene.
Surveillance Video Raises Questions
Surveillance footage obtained by News 12 Brooklyn appears to show someone removing a large bag from the trunk of a light-colored vehicle and leaving it near a church on East 94th Street and Avenue L during the overnight hours.
Later footage shows another individual moving the bag on a cart toward East 93rd Street, where the body was eventually discovered.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the discovery, including how the body arrived at the location and whether it had been moved after the man’s death.
Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or established a motive.
Investigation Continues
The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
As of Friday evening, no arrests had been announced, and police had not confirmed whether the death was being investigated as a homicide.
Several blocks surrounding the discovery were temporarily closed as investigators searched for evidence and reviewed available surveillance footage.
The victim’s identity, the circumstances of his death, and how long the body had been inside the bag remain unanswered questions.
Police are asking anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
The investigation remains ongoing.
By NJ RADAR Team