WATCH: Police investigating report of possible human remains found inside burnt car in Birmingham
by: Drew Taylor
Posted: Jul 24, 2020 / 10:52 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 24, 2020 / 04:09 PM CDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is investigating a report of possible human remains found inside a burnt car in southwest Birmingham.
The news was first announced by the department through their Twitter page.
🚨 BPD has recieved a report of possible human remains located inside a burned vehicle in southwest Birmingham 🚨
— Bhampolice (@BhamPolice) July 24, 2020
The scene is under an active death investigation. There has been no confirmation if the skeletal remains are human.
No other information has been released.
This is a developing story. The story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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