Skeleton Found Near Lake View Terrace Had Gunshot Wound To The Skull
LAKE VIEW TERRACE (CBS) — A skeleton found in Lopez Canyon in an unincorporated area near Lake View Terrace had a gunshot wound to the skull, a sheriff's lieutenant said Wednesday.
The remains were located on Monday on Lopez Canyon Road, a half-mile north of Bailey Road, about 11:15 a.m., said Lt. Mary Leef.
Detectives also found a handgun nearby, Leef said.
The coroner's office will determine the cause and manner of death.
The investigation is continuing, Leef said.
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