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Police: Man wanted for Harrisburg homicide found dead in Philadelphia

Calvin Waller Jr. was facing charges of criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and possession of an instrument of crime before being found dead.
Credit: CRIMEWATCH

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Update (Dec. 9): On Friday, Harrisburg Police announced Calvin Waller Jr., wanted for homicide, was found dead in Philadelphia.

Police say Waller was found on Thursday.

Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding his death or how he was found.

Previous: The Harrisburg Bureau of Police is searching for a man charged with criminal homicide. 

Calvin Waller Jr. has been charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and possession of an instrument of crime. 

According to police, on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Locust Street for a report of a dead body. 

Upon arrival, officers found a dead man inside the basement. Authorities opened an investigation into his death and on Dec. 1 the Dauphin County Coroner's Office ruled it a homicide.

The coroner's office said the victim's death was caused by trauma to the body. Officers quickly identified Waller Jr. as a suspect, according to reports. 

Anyone with information on this investigation or Waller Jr.'s whereabouts has been asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. Tips and information can be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website.

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