The San José Police Department is investigating a possible murder after the burned remains of a person were found at a homeless encampment in the city this week.
The body was discovered by someone searching for their missing family member, police said in a press release on Wednesday.
Officers responded to the scene near Roberts Avenue and Vintage Way around 4:30 p.m. Monday. Based on preliminary evidence and the person’s remains, officials determined that the death was likely a murder.