Broward County

A body was found ablaze in a Broward alley. Police are investigating

A body was found on fire in a Hollywood alley early Monday morning, according to police.

Investigators made the discovery just before 1 a.m. at 515 N. 21st Ave., after receiving a call about the blaze. The area houses several industrial businesses and warehouses.

Homicide detectives are “currently in the preliminary stages of this investigation,” police say.

Anyone with information should contact Hollywood police at 954-967-4567 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Tipsters can also email or text hollywoodpdtips@hollywoodfl.org.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available

This story was originally published August 12, 2024 at 7:54 AM.

Grethel Aguila
Miami Herald
Grethel covers courts and the criminal justice system for the Miami Herald. She graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!), speaks Spanish and Arabic and loves animals, traveling, basketball and good storytelling. Grethel also attends law school part time.
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