Body found in burning SUV in Pompano Beach

FORT LAUDERDALE - A SUV fire in Pompano Beach led to a disturbing discovery.

According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, around 6:30 a.m. they received word of a vehicle on fire in the 200 block of NW 32nd Court.

Sheriff's deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue were sent to the area, where they found flames coming from an SUV.

Once the fire was out, they discovered a body inside the vehicle.

A man who lives in the area said he heard two gunshots and when he looked outside the vehicle was on fire. He added that he saw two people leaving the area but didn't know who they were.

Sheriff's homicide detectives were notified as were investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office.