Fort Smith police investigate death after body found in car

FORT SMITH, Arkansas – Fort Smith police say an investigation is underway after a body was found inside a car in a parking lot.

A press release from the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) states that police were called to a parking lot at 2425 Zero Street to investigate a death.

The person was found in a car and the cause of death is not immediately apparent, according to FSPD.

Fort Smith police said the investigation is still in its “very early stages” and further details will be released later.

Anyone with information is asked to call 479-709-5000.

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