Deputies: Man found in tent in empty field was dead for ‘several days’

A man who was found dead in a tent in Los Angeles County died “several days” prior to his discovery, authorities said.

Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to an empty field in the 11400 block of Alameda Street in Lynwood on a rescue call for service at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday.

When they arrived, they found a man not breathing inside a tent; investigators discovered that he had “suffered trauma” to his upper torso and had been deceased at the scene for “several days.”

The exact date and cause of the victim’s death are not known.  No description was released other than deputies identifying him as a Black man.

No other information was released and the investigation is in its preliminary stages.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LASD’s Homicide Bureau by calling 323-890-5500.

Anonymous tipsters can call L.A. Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit their website to submit information.

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