Ernest L. Frank was 22 when his body was found in a canal in northwest Miami-Dade County on January 30, 2014. Authorities have classified his death as a homicide and the investigation remains open with the Miami-Dade Police Department seeking information.

Police noted circumstances around Frank’s death that suggest it may be linked to a broader pattern of incidents in the area and have speculated that gang activity could be a contributing factor. Few other public details about the scene or a timeline have been released.

If anyone has information about Ernest Frank, his movements around late January 2014, or suspicious activity in that part of Miami, please contact the Miami-Dade Police Department.