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

Grethel Aguila

August 12, 2024 at 7:54 a.m.

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

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