BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont police are investigating after the body of a woman was found Friday morning in the 6500 block of Frint Rd, south of Tyrrell Park.

Police officers were dispatched to the area at 7:47 a.m. followed by crime scene techs at 8:06 a.m., according to dispatch records.

Jefferson County Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace Ransom “Duce” Jones told 12News the victim was a woman. Jones pronounced her dead at the scene and has ordered an autopsy.

Police have not released further details as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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