MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a body was found in southwest Miami-Dade County.
The scene was located near Southwest 85th Street and 161st Place in West Kendall.
According to police, a garbage man discovered the body after dumping a can into the back of his truck.
Homicide detectives with the Miami-Dade Police Department were called to investigate.
Authorities said they believe the person died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The last time the trash was picked up in the neighborhood was Friday, and police said they are working to determine the exact time of death.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, help is available 24/7 by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.