Douglas County Sheriff’s: Body found near Omaha intersection

It’s unclear how long the person has been there
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says they're working to notify the next family member.
Published: Aug. 7, 2022 at 5:16 PM CDT|Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:32 PM CDT
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Officials with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday that a body was found near an Omaha intersection.

In an updated press release Monday morning, Douglas County officials say they know the identity of the person but the name won’t be released until the family is notified.

They say the body was found outside specifically at N. 72nd Street & Rainwood Rd. before 1 p.m. Sunday. It’s unclear how long the person has been there.

Douglas County Sheriff's tell 6 News the body was found outside.

Investigators say it’s too early to call the death suspicious as they expect to be on the scene for several more hours.

Douglas County Sheriffs investigate a body found near N. 72nd & Rainwood Sunday, August 7, 2022.
Douglas County Sheriffs investigate a body found near N. 72nd & Rainwood Sunday, August 7, 2022.(PHOTO: Marlo Lundak WOWT)

Officials advise calling the tip line at (402) 444-6000 to give any information.

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