Sources tell Action News the case is now being investigated as a homicide and the victim suffered a gunshot wound to their neck.
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The discovery was made around noon Sunday at Brewery Hill Drive and Kelly Drive.
Officers were originally called to 32nd and Thompson streets for a report of a person screaming.
When police arrived, they were directed to the human remains found behind a tree near Kelly Drive.
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Authorities say the remains appeared to have been burned.
Police have still not identified the victim, but say the remains were those of a male.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.