Police discover body of woman in Prospect Park; investigation underway

PROSPECT PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The body of a woman was found in Prospect Park Tuesday morning.

The unidentified woman, who is believed to have been homeless, was discovered at around 10:55 a.m.

Police responded to a 911 call near Ocean Avenue, where they found the body of the victim near a possible homeless encampment.

She was discovered with apparent blunt trauma to the head.

EMS declared her dead on the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine a cause of death.

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