An investigation was continuing Tuesday into the death of a man whose body was found in Compton Creek over the weekend.
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Deputies were sent to Alameda Street and Artesia Boulevard about 1:15 p.m. Sunday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported.
"When Compton deputies arrived on scene, they discovered the victim unresponsive nearby in the Compton Creek," the sheriff's department said in a statement. "Homicide investigators responded and assumed control of the death investigation."
Information was not immediately available on the man's identity or cause of death.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Tipsters may also use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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