Early this morning, a grim discovery was made in Culver City Park as a passerby called the police upon finding an unresponsive woman on the ground; Culver City Police Department responded to the scene at around 7:23 AM where they discovered the body of the woman, believed to be in her 40s or 50s, the park was subsequently closed to the public to allow for an investigation which is pointing towards the wounds being self-inflicted, according to a press release by the Culver City Police Department.
The incident, resulting in a temporary shutdown of the popular local park, prompted an immediate search for witnesses and collection of evidence by officers, while detectives began the task of piecing together the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, though initial findings suggest she may have died by suicide, the case remains classed as a suspicious death investigation, this tragic conclusion of life will not be solidified until the coroner's report finalizes the exact cause of death, the police are withholding her identity until next of kin have been notified and have requested that anyone with information to please come forward.
Culver City Police Department's Chief of Police, Jason Sims, oversaw the early stages of the investigation, ensuring necessary protocols were followed diligently in a statement from the police department, the public was informed that the area was secured immediately upon officers' arrival, with efforts made to maintain the integrity of the scene for a comprehensive analysis of the unfolding situation.
Further inquiries regarding the case should be directed to Public Information Officer Jennifer Atenza; the department has opened lines for community members to contribute any relevant information they might have or to address their queries, these efforts can potentially aid the investigation allowing a clearer picture to emerge of what transpired in the hours leading up to the woman's death, they can reach out at (310) 253-6120 or via email at [email protected], the police extend their deepest condolences to the woman's family during this difficult time.
