Man's Body Found In Trash Can Near View Park

MAYWOOD (CBSLA) — A man's body was found in a trash can near View Park Wednesday afternoon.

The body was found around 11:50 a.m. in the 3600 block of West Slauson Avenue, according to Sheriff's Information Bureau Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez.

Originally, the sheriff's department believed the situation was a "suspicious death" before launching a homicide investigation.

No further information was released, and the man was not immediately identified.

Anyone with information about the case was encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those wishing to report anonymously can call 800-222-TIPS.