DULUTH — Police say a burned body found in the woods near Gwinnett Place Mall Monday may have been shot at least one time.
The case has now been determined to be a homicide and police are still trying to confirm the identity of the body.
On Monday, a man called 911 after locating the body at about 11:30 a.m. on a wooded trail near the intersection of Satellite Boulevard and West Liddell Road.
When officers arrived on scene, they discovered the burned body and immediately contacted homicide investigators.
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If anyone has any information to share in this case, they can contact detectives at 770-513-5300.
To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. The case number is 20-053547.
