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Body found behind Forest Park laundromat

Police are investigating a body that was discovered behind a Forest Park laundromat Saturday morning.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Police are investigating a body that was discovered behind a Forest Park laundromat Saturday morning.
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April 13, 2019

Police are investigating after a body was discovered behind a Forest Park laundromat Saturday morning, authorities said.

Investigators said the body of an unidentified black man was discovered behind the shopping center in the 4100 block of Jonesboro Road about 9 a.m.

Police have not said how the man died.

Detectives are at the scene collecting evidence and anyone with information about the case is asked to call investigators at 404-366-4141.

In other news: 

The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. at the Texaco station along Windy Hill Road near the Interstate 75 on ramp.

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