RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A woman's body was found in a garbage can behind a convenience store in South Carolina on Thursday morning.

Columbia Police Department officers are currently investigating the suspicious death.

The woman was found inside the can behind the Q-Mart at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Academy Street shortly before 10 am. Investigators are questioning a person of interest to determine what information he may have in relation to the death.

The Richland County Coroner's Office is assisting Columbia Police. Updates will be provided when they become available.

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