A woman was found dead inside a dumpster in Fresno early Sunday.
According to Fresno Police Lt. Michael Pierce, officers responded around 1 a.m. after a person reported finding a dead woman inside a dumpster in the 300 block of West Fallbrook Avenue, near River Park.
When officers arrived, they located the woman’s body inside the dumpster.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and are leading the investigation.
Police have not released the woman’s identity or disclosed how she died.
Investigators have not released additional details.
Anyone with information about the case should call the police at 559-621-7000.
This story was originally published July 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM.
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