Neighbors were alarmed after a body was found engulfed in flames in a Hollywood alleyway. NBC6’s Chris Hush reports
There was a multi-agency response to an alleyway in Hollywood Monday morning after a body was discovered on fire overnight.
State Fire Marshalls, Hollywood Fire Rescue, Hollywood Police and canines were on the scene near North 21st Avenue and Filmore Street.
Hollywood Police initially responded around 12:43 a.m. after reports of a fire in an alleyway. Officers discovered a body in the fire, police confirmed to NBC6.
“It’s horrible. It’s very horrible to see and hear about this," said Imre Zsidai, who lives in the area.
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Video shows investigators over a body bag. They told NBC6 that whatever incident took place happened after midnight.
Hollywood Police are asking the public for information regarding this incident.
They are requesting for anyone with information to contact the Hollywood Police Department at 954-764-4357(HELP) or 954-967-4567. Tipsters can e-mail or text hollywoodpdtips@hollywoodfl.org.
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Information can also be given to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477(TIPS) or browardcrimestoppers.org.
