12-year-old Boy Found Dead in Dumpster Sparks Homicide Investigation in Philadelphia

The body found in a dumpster in West Philadelphia has been identified as that of a 12-year-old boy named Hezekiah Bernard. His death has been ruled a homicide, as he was shot once in the back of the head and his body was wrapped in plastic. It is unclear when he was killed or how long he had been in the dumpster. Bernard had not been reported missing recently. Friends and family remember him as a fun-loving kid who enjoyed dancing and making TikToks. The investigation is ongoing.