Body found in woods near Cooper Elementary in Westland

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WESTLAND, Mich. – A body was found Friday in the woods near Cooper Elementary School in Westland. 

The school is situated along Ann Arbor Trail just south of Joy Road. Livonia Public Schools sent a letter to parents confirming the body was found. 

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Westland police said someone walking near Maple Grove Cemetery spotted the body. The body is not related to normal cemetery operations, police. 

Police said the body was not found on school property. Any rumors of it being found on school grounds are false. 

"As a result an investigation is currently being conducted by the Westland Police Department.  Due to the on-going investigation specific details cannot be released at this time," police wrote in a statement. 

No other information is available at this time. 

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