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Body found near dumpster in Orange Park

Clay County deputies were called to the 400 block of Bentwood Lane at around 12:10 p.m. Sunday for a report of a body near a dumpster.
Credit: Denzil Brown / 13News Now

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The Clay County Sheriff's Office is trying to find the identification of a body that was found Sunday in Orange Park. Deputies were called to the 400 block Bentwood Lane at 12:10 p.m. for a report of a body near a dumpster, a sheriff's office news release states. 

"One victim was confirmed deceased. At this time, we do not know the identity of the victim," the news release states. While the investigation is still ongoing, preliminary findings indicate that this appears to be an isolated event, and there is no immediate threat to the safety of the public."

In an update Monday, police said the victim was a resident of Jacksonville.

Anyone with information about the identity of the person or circumstances surrounding the death is asked to call the sheriff's office at 904-264-6512. Tips can also be submitted by clicking here.

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