Police in Antioch are investigating a homicide after a female body was discovered Monday morning along a trail in Antioch.
The body was found about 5:30 a.m. after a small fire was reported on the paved city trail north of Lopez Drive, between Gentrytown Drive and Contra Loma Boulevard.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and arson investigators and police detectives responded to the scene.
Jesus Sandoval, an Antioch resident, said he sees a lot of crime in the area, adding that the trail between Gentrytown Drive and Contra Loma Boulevard is dangerous.
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“I see a lot of homeless activity, drug deals, it's not a good place to walk, especially with your family,” he said.
No suspects have been found in connection with the death or the fire, police said.
Detectives are working to identify the victim and are interviewing witnesses and residents of the area.
