Body identified in the Shadow Hills, investigation continues to determine cause of death

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Authorities Friday identified a young man whose body was found near the Foothill (210) Freeway in the Shadow Hills area, and the investigation was continuing to determine his cause of death.

Bryan Vinicio Cojon-Tuyuc, 20, of Los Angeles was found dead about 8 a.m. Wednesday on an embankment near the La Tuna Canyon Road exit from the 210 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office and the Los Angeles Police Department.

An autopsy was pending to determine his cause of death. Anyone with information on the case was urged to call the LAPD Valley Bureau homicide office at 818-374-9550; 877-LAPD-247; or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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