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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man that was discovered on Friday, August 26, 2016, at approximately 9:00 am in the 5100 block of Vincent Avenue, unincorporated Irwindale.

Detectives have learned that at approximately 7:45 am, a truck driver picked up a load of dirt from downtown Los Angeles where construction is being done for a new building.  When the truck driver dumped the dirt in a quarry in the 5100 block of Vincent Avenue in the county area of Irwindale, he discovered the victim’s body mixed in with the dirt.

 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating how the victim came to be in the truck.  There doesn’t appear to be any trauma to the victim and no foul play is suspected at this time.  It’s possible the victim may have climbed into the back of the dump truck without anyone knowing and the dirt was dumped on top of him. 

The victim hasn’t been identified yet, but he is described as a male Black, 20-30 years old.

The cause of death and identity of the deceased will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.

There is no further information at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by:

Ryan Rouzan, Deputy

Approved by:

Burton Brink, Sergeant

Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Hall of Justice – First Floor

211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

213-229-1700

Original press release as follows:

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DATE:   Friday, August 26, 2016

TIME: 9:16 am

LOCATION:   5100 Block of Vincent Avenue, Unincorporated Irwindale

VICTIM: Male Adult

SUSPECT:   Unknown

UNIT:   Homicide Bureau – Lieutenant Corina

NARRATIVE:

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives are en route to the 5100 block of Vincent Avenue, unincorporated Irwindale, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.                                                        

There is no additional information available at this time and the investigation is on-going.

 Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Written by:

Ryan Rouzan, Deputy

Approved by:

Grace Medrano, Deputy

Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 

Hall of Justice - First floor  

211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

213-229-1700
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