Body Found Lying Face Down In The Snow

DETROIT (WWJ) - Homicide investigators got an early start on the day Wednesday following the discovery of a body in southwest Detroit.

The body was found lying face down in snow just off the curb in front of a corner lot at Anthon and Campbell streets, in a neighborhood south of I-75 not far from Livernois Avenue.

The victim appears to be an older female, according to officials at the scene.

A cause of death remains under investigation, but officials say it appears the woman was struck by a vehicle and possibly dragged for about a block.

Other circumstances weren't immediately clear.

An investigation is ongoing.

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