Los Angeles police say a decomposing body was found Monday inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla that local reports say is registered to 20-year-old singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the impound lot after receiving reports of a foul odor coming from the vehicle, according to local television station ABC7 and other outlets. The body was discovered inside a bag placed in the vehicle's front trunk, commonly known as a "frunk," law enforcement sources told the media.
The car, which reportedly bore Texas license plates, had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills about five days before the discovery, outlets reported. Footage obtained by one outlet showed police officers surrounding the vehicle at the lot and a white tent erected nearby; the car was later towed from the impound facility.
Authorities said the vehicle had been inside the impound lot for several days prior to the discovery. Media outlets reported that the Tesla is registered to Burke, who performs under the stage name D4vd.
Burke, 20, is on a world tour with dates scheduled in Europe next month and a show in Minneapolis scheduled for Monday night, according to his published tour itinerary. He is known for the songs "Here with Me" and "Romantic Homicide" and released his debut album, Withered, earlier this year.
Daily Mail and other outlets reported that the publication contacted representatives for the singer and the Los Angeles Police Department seeking comment. The LAPD has not released additional details about the investigation or the identity of the deceased, and officials did not immediately provide information about cause of death.
The discovery comes as Los Angeles authorities routinely investigate abandoned vehicles and follow up on reports of odors or other signs that may indicate a medical emergency or criminal matter. Detectives are expected to continue the inquiry into how the body came to be in the impounded vehicle and whether there are any connections to outstanding reports or criminal activity, according to standard police procedure.
Further information may be released as the LAPD completes its on-scene investigation and communicates findings to the public and next of kin.