Body discovered in Carson drainage channel

A body was discovered Thursday afternoon in the Dominguez Channel at Avalon Boulevard in Carson, authorities said.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives were investigating the circumstances involving  the death and did not provide any additional information.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact sheriff's homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who would like to remain anonymous may may call "Crime Stoppers" at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), text the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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