MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating after a dead person’s body was found inside a burning car Friday morning.

According to MPD, a little after 5 a.m., the Memphis Fire Department requested assistance in the Airport Area.

Officials found a vehicle on fire in the 2900 block of Farrisview Boulevard. Police say a deceased person was inside.

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As of now, this is a homicide investigation and is still ongoing.