Death investigation near Cross Valley Expressway in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Authorities removed a body from a wooded area near the Cross Valley in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday afternoon.

Wilkes-Barre City police, fire and EMS responded to near the Cross Valley Expressway (Route 309) near Exit 1 in the wooded area behind Kidder Street businesses.

Around 2:45, authorities removed a body from the wooded area, with the coroner on scene.

"It's kind of shocking to find out it is happening here, but we all know it is going on," an anonymous resident said. "To have it happen here in your backyard is something different."

This is a developing story, so check back for updates.