WILMINGTON – A body was discovered inside a burning recreational vehicle late Friday night.
Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 1000 block of E. Anaheim Street around 11:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, LAFD located a pickup with a camper on the bed in flames.
Crews quickly extinguished the flames and located a body in the vehicle/camper.
The victim was declared deceased at the scene and Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Harbor Division were requested.
The person’s death is being investigated as a homicide. Their identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
Anyone with information about the homicide was urged to call the LAPD’s Harbor station at 310-726-7700, or during non-business hours and weekends, at 877-527-3247. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.