Person found dead on trail in Seattle, homicide investigation launched
Body found on West Beacon Hill, homicide investigation launched
Seattle police are investigating a suspicious death on a trail on West Beacon Hill after a brush fire Wednesday night.
SEATTLE - Seattle police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found dead on a trail on West Beacon Hill Wednesday night.
What we know:
Police responded around 9 p.m. after a body was found along the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail near Dr. Jose Rizal Park.
Police said the Seattle Fire Department initially responded to a brush fire, and police were requested to the scene after crews found the body. The death was initially considered suspicious.
The homicide unit and crime scene investigators are responding to the scene. The public is asked to avoid the area.
What we don't know:
No details were released about the victim or what led up to the death. Police will release details as they gather more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.