Crime & Safety

Possible Human Skull Found In Pittsburgh-Area Home

Police are investigating after what appears to be a human skull surfaced in a Pittsburgh-area home.

PITTSBURGH, PA — A possible human skull was discovered in a Pittsburgh-area home on Wednesday.

According to Allegheny County police, detectives were called to a home on 7th Street in Pitcairn after the discovery.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office is aiding in the investigation in confirming that the skull is human and then attempting to identify who it is.

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Further information was not immediately available Thursday morning.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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