Body found in trashcan near I-75, says Detroit police

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Body found in garbage can in wooded area in Detroit

Detroit police say a body was found in a garbage can on Omira Street. It is unknown at this time what happened.

A body was discovered in a trashcan on Omira Street across from Knudsen Park, Detroit police said on Thursday. 

At 5:10 p.m., police said a body was found in a trashcan in the area of 20400 block of Omira., near I-75 and Eight Mile Road.

Detroit police said the circumstances of the find are unknown as of Thursday night. 

Project Cease Fire, a community activist group, was seen by FOX 2 crews at the scene while investigators searched the area. 

The body was found near a large abandoned mobile home that was dumped in that area as well at some point. Parts of the area are also heavily wooded. 

Officials are asking for anyone with information to call 1-800-Speak-Up or Major Crimes at 313-596-2240

This is a developing story, FOX 2 will update this when we learn more.