Updated: 3:49 p.m. on March 7, 2023

OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Tuesday, the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office identified the victim found dead in a vehicle Saturday as 49-year-old Laeng Sanavongsay, of Texas. 

The sheriff's office says they believe this incident was a targeted and isolated attack, and it is believed that the suspect had a connection to the victim. 

An investigation remains ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office. 

Updated: 5:14 p.m. on March 6, 2023

OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office has identified the person found dead in a vehicle Saturday as a 49-year-old man from out of state, and they are now investigating his death as a homicide. 

An autopsy performed at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Monday revealed the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Authorities say he did not have any ties to Ozaukee County.

The vehicle the victim was located in -- a white, 2022 Chevrolet Malibu -- is registered to a rental company out of Illinois. 

Officials say evidence suggests the interior of the vehicle was on fire before it extinguished itself.

Anyone with information regarding this vehicle and any other vehicles or people traveling with it Friday night, March 3, is asked to contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office. 

Published: 7:24 p.m. on March 4, 2023

GRAFTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- In Grafton, a man was found dead inside a car that was in a ditch this morning.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's office says the white 4-door Chevy Malibu with Michigan plates was just off County Highway C near Tallgrass Drive.

It is believed to have been parked in this location since sometime last night.

The sheriff's office says the death appears suspicious but there is no threat to the public.

But, if you saw anything in regards to this vehicle, contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff's office.