HOUSTON – Police are investigating after apparent skeletal remains were found in an empty lot in southeast Houston.

What we know:

Investigators responded to a large empty lot off of Minnesota Street, south of Windwater Drive, around 1:15 a.m.

Police say what appears to be skeletal remains were found at the scene.

What we don’t know:

It’s unclear how the remains were discovered or how long they have been there.

What’s next:

The medical examiner’s office will examine the remains to confirm if they are human and attempt to identify the person.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.

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