Body found in church parking lot in Surprise

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**Body Found in Church Parking Lot in Surprise: Police Investigate Mysterious Death**

Surprise police are currently investigating after a body was discovered in the parking lot of the Unitarian Universalist congregation church, a location that has left many in the community shaken. The incident, unfolding early this morning, has prompted a significant police presence and an active investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

According to 12 News journalist Jade Cunningham, who reported live from the scene, police tape still surrounds the church’s parking lot and an adjacent dirt lot. Earlier, dozens of evidence markers were scattered across the area. While the markers' exact purpose remains unclear, they did not appear to indicate bullet casings, but rather personal belongings potentially connected to the individual found.

Neighbors in the area reported no unusual activity or noises during the early hours. However, one resident mentioned seeing a person alone in the parking lot late last night, while another encountered the body shortly after police arrived. The individual observed was described as wearing a hoodie, lying face down, though it was unclear at the time if they were alive.

The victim’s identity remains unknown. Some neighbors pointed out that the church occasionally provides meals and shelter to people in need, raising questions about possible connections, although there is no confirmation linking the victim to these activities.

Officials from the Surprise Police Department have stated they are awaiting results from the Office of the Medical Examiner before releasing further information. Meanwhile, the church has not yet provided an official comment on the incident.

Though the body has been removed and investigators appear to be concluding their onsite work, the broader investigation into the cause and circumstances of the death continues. The parking lot, once a place of peace and refuge, has become the focus of a serious and ongoing inquiry that has left the local community searching for answers.

Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they piece together what led to this tragic discovery at what many considered a sanctuary.

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