PHOENIX - An early morning killing at a southwest Phoenix business is under investigation.

The Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a business near 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road just before 5 a.m. Thursday.

Crews forced entry and found a fire burning inside. While putting the flames out, firefighters found the body of a 64-year-old man. Police have not released the victim's name.

Detectives believe the victim was a worker at the business and was responsible for opening the business in the morning.

Police do not have any suspect information, but the victim's vehicle is missing.

It is described as a 1995 white Chevrolet Beretta, with an Arizona license plate of 4HDH.

Anyone with information is asked to call Phoenix police or Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS.

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