Gunshot wounds killed man whose plastic-wrapped body was found near railroad, coroner’s office says
A 30-year-old North Hollywood man whose body was wrapped in plastic and dumped near railroad tracks in Burbank last week died of multiple gunshot wounds, coroner’s officials said Monday.
On Thursday, Burbank police received a call from a person who discovered the body in an open field behind the Stock Building Supply store, at 640 N. Victory Blvd., near two rusted train cars covered in graffiti.
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The man’s body was covered in dark plastic, his bare feet exposed.
Los Angeles County coroner’s officials used fingerprints to identify the victim as Nshan Balyan.
It’s not clear when or where Balyan was killed. Investigators last week were reviewing surveillance footage collected in the area.
As of Monday, Los Angeles police had taken over the investigation after Burbank detectives determined the crime was committed outside the city, according to Burbank Police Sgt. Daniel Mayreis.
Anyone with information about the slaying may call Los Angeles police at (877) 527-3247. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, alene.tchekmedyian@latimes.com
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