A homicide investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after officers found the naked body of a woman behind an elementary school on Wednesday morning, according to police. Officers secured the area while detectives processed the scene and collected evidence. Authorities have not identified the victim or released the name of the school.
As reported by CBS News Miami, the discovery was made early Wednesday and investigators classified the case as a homicide. Video from the scene shows multiple police units in the area. No arrests have been announced.
What police have said
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has not immediately released further details about the death. Its online contact and media pages list numbers for public and press inquiries. The department's front desk number is (954) 828-5700 and the non-emergency line is (954) 764-4357, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department website. Officials say they will provide additional information as the investigation develops.
How to help
Anyone who was in the area early Wednesday or who may have surveillance footage is asked to contact police or submit a tip through the department's public lines. The investigation is active and detectives continue to follow leads. We will update this report when authorities release more information.
