A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a Dollar Tree freezer on Sunday morning, City of Miami Police said.

Around 8 a.m., Miami Police officers responded to the Dollar Tree location at 968 SW 8th St. after an employee called saying that there was a deceased woman inside the business.

According to Miami Police, the woman — later identified as 32-year-old Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez — was found inside the store's freezer.

"Complainant found a naked female in the cooler of the store," dispatchers are heard saying over the police scanners.

Video from the scene shows police and fire rescue officials headed to the back of the store, gloved and carrying equipment.

"I'm also advised by the staff that they don't recognize her as well," dispatchers said.

Miami Police is investigating the discovery as an unclassified death at this time, as the circumstances surrounding the woman's death remain unclear.  

Residents react

People who showed up at the store on Sunday morning were shocked by the deadly discovery.

"I got to be honest with you, I'm totally devastated," said concerned resident Margarita Puig. "I can't believe in the Dollar Tree you'd find a dead body."

Hugo Morales, another concerned resident, said he was concerned about when the woman's family would find out.

"I think it's crazy," Morales said. "I've never heard of something like that in my life."