Police are investigating the discovery of a dead body that was found inside a charred vehicle in Lincoln Heights on Thursday.

Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at 1792 N. Pasadena and South Avenue at 7:11 p.m.

The body was discovered after the flames were distinguished, according to LAFD spokesperson Nicholas Prange.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.