The death of a woman whose body was found Sunday at the site of a brush fire in Long Beach is being investigated as a homicide.
Police and Long Beach Fire Department personnel were called at approximately 4:24 a.m. Sunday to Second Street and the San Gabriel River regarding a brush fire, according to the Long Beach Police Department. When they arrived, firefighters extinguished the fire and discovered the body of a woman, police said.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information regarding the case was asked to contact homicide detectives Michael Hubbard or Jesus Espinoza at 562-570-7244. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.