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Man killed in east Stockton homicide identified

Officials are asking people to avoid the area as they investigate the scene.

STOCKTON, Calif. — San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a homicide in east Stockton.

Deputies said they responded to reports of a man down in the 400 block of Anteros Avenue around 3:15 p.m. Sunday. When deputies got to the area, they found the man dead.

Investigators have released few details surrounding the death, but have classified it as a homicide. Officials are asking people to avoid the area as they investigate.

The victim was identified as 57-year-old Rodney Rhodes.

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