On April 27, Gallup Police found the city's fifth open field death of the month.

A man’s body was found behind Earl’s Restaurant on East Highway 66 by someone walking in the area.

Gallup Police were called about the discovery at 12:16 pm April 27 and met the witness at the scene.

EMS personnel were dispatched.  The scene was secured.

No information besides gender is known at this time.

The  body will be sent for autopsy.  More details will be provided as they become available.