WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA) -  Officials have identified the man whose body was discovered at a fire at a two-story rowhouse in Northwest D.C. 

The body of 42-year-old Jeffery Nedoroscik was found on the first floor of the  home at 1801 1st St NW.

Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.

Tuesday night, neighbors and witnesses told 9News' Ken Molestina that the man who lived in the home ran out, then went back inside and was not seen again.

An investigation is ongoing.