CHARLOTTE, N.C.– The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation in the 4000 block of Old Pineville Road.
Police say they recieved a call for a welfare check just after 3:00 p.m. when the caller stated that they located skeletal remains in the woods near a homeless camp.
Officials say they will review missing person cases and rely on the medical examiner’s report to positively identify the remains and determine a cause of death.
Detectives are canvassing the area to determine whether there are any witnesses to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
