Police Believe Man Found Dead In Car Was Homicide Victim In Coachella
COACHELLA (CBS) — Deputies found a man's body slumped behind the wheel of a vehicle in Coachella, and authorities believe it may be a homicide, a sheriff's spokesman said Saturday.
Deputies responding to a call found the man's body in a parked vehicle in the 400 block of Orchard Street at about 8:20 p.m. Friday, according to sheriff's Sgt. Steve DaSilva.
"At this time, the investigation is being treated as a suspicious death," DaSilva said.
Authorities asked anyone with information to call (760) 863-8946 or (760) 341-7867 to leave anonymous tips.
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