A death investigation is underway after a body was discovered at a West Hollywood bus stop early Wednesday morning, turning a busy La Brea and Santa Monica Boulevard corner into a crime scene perimeter. Deputies were called at about 6:30 a.m. to the bus shelter outside the Target near the West Hollywood Gateway. The body appeared to be that of a woman, and authorities have not yet released her identity or a cause of death.
Investigation details
Early reporting indicates deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about an unresponsive person at the shelter, and Sky5 overhead video showed a sizable law enforcement presence around the intersection. Reporters say investigators are handling the case as a death investigation rather than an active homicide probe, according to KTLA.
Who to contact
The scene falls under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s West Hollywood Station. Anyone with information is asked to contact the station at (310) 855-8850 or LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, tips can also be submitted online through the department’s reporting tools.
What remains unknown
Authorities have not released the person’s name, a cause of death, or any estimate of when the coroner’s review will be completed. KTLA reported that additional details were not available as of Thursday, and detectives have requested that anyone with dashcam or cellphone video from the area come forward. This story will be updated as law enforcement releases more information.
