The lifeless body of a 22-year-old Israeli was found adjacent to an abandoned church in Berlin on Tuesday bearing the signs of serious violence, according to local German news reports.

Among the objects found around the body was an Israeli passport, leading to suspicions that he may have been targeted as an Israeli and murdered.

According to local reports, there is a suspicion that he was murdered in time for the Christian holiday of Easter.

The Israeli embassy in Berlin has been updated regarding the incident, and has yet to make an official statement.

The Berlin police spokesperson confirmed that at the scene sweatpants and an Israeli passport were found, stating “it isn’t clear if they belonged to the murdered person.”

“Due to the serious wounds on his face, it was difficult to identify him with the picture in the passport,” added the spokesperson.

The police representative asked for witnesses to come forward to aid the investigation.