Homeless man found beaten to death near Fort Lauderdale

Deputies investigate 46-year-old man's death

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a 46-year-old man who had been beaten to death was found Saturday night near Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Sheriff's Office said. 

Youssef Hamraoui's body was discovered  by a passerby at about 11:40 p.m. near a building in the 1900 block of State Road 7. 

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The person who found his body called 911,  believing that Hamroaoui was in need of medical attention, deputies said.

When deputies arrive; however, arrived they realized that he had been beaten death. 

Deputies are now investigating the incident. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.