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Death investigation in Cincinnati's Central Business District

Central Business District death investigation
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Update: Cincinnati police have made an arrest following this death investigation. The CPD Homicide Unit is now leading the investigation. Click here for the latest.

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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is investigating a death in the Central Business District.

Crime scene tape was up at the bus stop at the intersection of East 5th Street and Walnut Street around 7 a.m. Monday.

A WCPO crew on the scene could see the body of one person on the ground near a bench.

Investigators have not provided any additional information.

Cincinnati police said the investigation is being handed over to the coroner's office.

Metro said its bus routes and schedules were not impacted by the investigation.

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