Burned body found in shopping cart in Chinatown

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A burned body was found Tuesday in a shopping cart in Chinatown, and an investigation was underway, authorities said.

The body was discovered at about 5 a.m. at Wilhardt and Main streets, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.

No information was available on the identity or gender of the victim, and no suspect information was provided.

Anyone with information on the death was urged to call 877-LAPD-247.

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