Body Found after Shiprock Fire

Friday, February 9, 2018 at 10:01 AM

The fire on Mesa Farm Road 4th Lane South was reported early Thursday morning. The body of an unknown male was discovered inside the trailer. The cause of death is pending an autopsy. Anyone with information on the victim's identity is asked to contact the FBI at 505-889-1300.

From the FBI:

The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety are seeking to identify a body found in a burned trailer in Shiprock, New Mexico.

The fire on Mesa Farm Road 4th Lane South was reported early Thursday morning.

The body of an unknown male was discovered inside the trailer.

The cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Anyone with information on the victim's identity is asked to contact the FBI at 505-889-1300.

The San Juan County Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

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