Man found shot to death inside "shed-like" structure under Culver Boulevard bridge in Playa del Rey

The body of a man in his 40s was discovered inside of a "shed-like" structure in Playa del Rey on Saturday. 

According to Los Angeles Fire Department, the body was found concealed in the structure underneath the Culver Boulevard bridge in the Ballona Creek flood control channel at around 10:40 a.m. 

Late Saturday, investigators revealed that the man had been shot. There was no further information provided. 

During the investigation, Culver Boulevard was closed in both directions between Jefferson Blvd. and Lincoln Blvd. 

"LAFD personnel will assist in the safe and dignified removal of the body from the still difficult to access shed-like structure, at a yet to be determined time," the fire department said in a statement.

On Wednesday, authorities identified the victim as 49-year-old Anthony Quinn Ussery, who they believe had been experiencing homelessness.