Body found on Youngstown's North Side

Youngstown detectives were called out Thursday morning after a body was discovered in a North Side Neighborhood.

Thursday, July 29th 2021, 7:40 AM EDT

Updated:

Thursday, July 29th 2021, 8:43 AM EDT

By Mike Gauntner

YOUNGSTOWN - Youngstown detectives were called out Thursday morning after a body was discovered in a North Side Neighborhood.

Police Captain Brad Blackburn tells 21 News that the body was discovered along Ford Avenue.

Blackburn had no information on the age or gender of the person found, adding that police were trying to determine if foul play was involved in the death.

Police closed Ford Avenue between Emerson Place and Broadway during the investigation.

Stay connected with 21 News and wfmj.com for the latest on this developing story.

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