Authorities investigate body found in LA River bed in Vernon

Authorities Investigate Body Found in LA River Bed in Vernon
Authorities Investigate Body Found in LA River Bed in Vernon Photo credit Getty Images

VERNON (CNS) - A man's body was found Wednesday in the Los Angeles River bed in Vernon, prompting a homicide investigation.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives responded to the 4900 block of District Boulevard at around 2:10 p.m. to assist the Vernon Police Department with a death investigation in the river bed, sheriff's officials said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No other information was immediately available, including a possible cause of death.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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