Crime & Safety
Body Found In Garbage Can Thursday: Philadelphia Police
Philadelphia Police said a body whose age and sex are undetermined was found in a garbage can on North 7th Street Thursday morning.
PHILADELPHIA — A dead body was found in a garbage can in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
Police said the body was found at about 9:42 a.m. on the 700 block of North 7th Street.
According to authorities, officers said the decedent's age and sex were unknown, but said they appeared to be African American.
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An investigation into the death is underway.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334, or provide tips anonymously by calling or texting 215-686-8477.
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