Crime & Safety
Detroit Police Find Body Of Missing 15-Year-Old Boy: Reports
Officials are investigating the scene as a homicide.
DETROIT — Detroit Police on Thursday found the body of a 15-year-old boy who went missing earlier this week, according to news reports.
Officers found the body of Lawrence Dowl at the Mount Hazel Cemetery in the area of Clarita Street and Lahser Road, reports said.
Police Capt. Marcus Thirkill told reporters the body was discovered by someone who was visiting a loved one at the cemetery. He also said teen was wearing a ski mask and gloves.
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No cause of death was immediately given.
Officials are investigating the scene as a homicide.
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No other details were released.
Dowl was reported missing on Wednesday from the 19900 block of Salem when he failed to return home after going to a friend's house. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black jogging pants and black shoes.
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