HOLLYWOOD, FL – Police in Hollywood, Florida, responded to a disturbing scene in the early hours of Monday morning, where officers discovered a body engulfed in flames in an alleyway. The terrible incident took place behind 515 N 21st Ave., near several industrial businesses and train tracks.
Confirming the news from an initial 911 dispatch, first responders arrived at the scene as the body was still ablaze. “It’s currently on fire,” confirmed the dispatcher to the responders.
Authorities were alerted to the incident by a concerned passerby who noticed the fire in the middle of the alleyway. According to the released 911 call, the woman noticed a foul smell in the area, remarking, “Like I’ve been walking by, it kind of smells like dead, something.” This prompted an immediate dispatch of fire rescue services to the location.
The immediate area was cordoned off for almost six hours as homicide detectives and fire investigators commenced their investigations. Videos from the scene notably featured flashes of light from the charred remains in the alleyway.
As of now, officials have yet to identify the deceased individual. The circumstances that led up to this horrific incident remain unclear. The Hollywood Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance with any information in relation to the incident.