Tragic discovery in Shippensburg: 13-year-old found dead near a local park

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of a 13-year-old child whose body was found near a park in Shippensburg Tuesday afternoon. Authorities responded to a report of a dead juvenile at about 2:08 p.m. in the 300 block of Britton Road, near the Shippensburg Township Ball Complex, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Frazer confirmed.

The accident scene is near the community's popular recreation area, which is often visited by local families. No further information has been released at this time regarding the circumstances of the death as the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.

This story is developing and will be updated as more details become available.