Los Angeles police are investigating the discovery of a dead body that was found inside a charred vehicle in Lincoln Heights on Thursday, authorities said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at 1792 N. Pasadena and South Avenue at 7:11 p.m.
The body was discovered after the flames were distinguished, said LAFD spokesperson Nicholas Prange.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.
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