Body found in “shed-like” structure under Culver Boulevard Bridge in Playa del Rey

The body of a man in his 40s was discovered on Saturday in a “barn-like” building in Playa del Rey.

The body was found hidden in the structure under the Culver Boulevard Bridge in the Ballona Creek flood channel around 10:40 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Investigators revealed late Saturday that the man had been shot. No further information was provided.

During the investigation, Culver Boulevard was closed in both directions between Jefferson Blvd. and Lincoln Blvd.

“LAFD personnel will assist in the safe and dignified removal of the body from the still-inaccessible shed-like structure, at a time yet to be determined,” the fire department said in a statement.