Human remains found in East Oakland
Human remains found in East Oakland
Homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were discovered over the weekend in East Oakland, authorities said.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were discovered over the weekend in East Oakland, authorities said.
Discovery reported Sunday morning
What we know:
Officers responded to a report of human remains around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street, police said.
When officers arrived, they found a body that appeared to be in an advanced state of decomposition and dismemberment, authorities said.
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The Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section is conducting a follow-up investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
An autopsy will determine the victim’s gender and the cause of death, police said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: This story was written based on information from the Oakand Police Department.