BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) – Biloxi police are investigating a homicide after a body was discovered inside a home during a welfare check.

The incident occurred at a home in the 100 block of Keesler Circle around 3:00 p.m. on July 19.

Police said the Biloxi Communications Center received a phone call requesting the welfare be checked on a resident living at the location. The caller reported that they did not have any contact with the victim for several days.

Officers said they responded to the home and located a deceased person inside. They said there was evidence that a crime had been committed.

During the investigation, a person of interest was identified. No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about this case can contact the Biloxi Police Department Criminal Investigation Division (228) 435-6112, Biloxi Police Department Dispatch (228) 392-0641, Biloxi Police Criminal Intelligence Unit ciu@biloxi.ms.us, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers (877) 787-5898, or submit a tip online at mscoastcrimestoppers.com.