Buffalo police have identified the man as 57-year-old Rafael Martinez.

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The body of a man was found on Buffalo's west side, and police are ruling the death as a homicide.

Crime scene tape was put up near the corner of Arnold and Grant Streets on Wednesday, after the body of a man in his 50s was discovered around 10:00A.M.

Channel 4 News spoke with a neighbor who said that she sees criminal problems happening in that area everyday, and it just keeps getting worse.

West side Common Council Member David Rivera speculates that drug deals and prostitution do cause problems on the west side, but unless folks stop soliciting from criminals, the situation will not get better.

The name of the victim has not been released, and Buffalo police are asking for the public's help with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the confidential tip line at 716-847-2255.

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