Investigation underway after landscaping crew finds human skull in south Houston, police say

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a landscaping crew found a human skull in south Houston Tuesday afternoon, according to Houston police.

Police said the discovery was made in the 1300 block of La Porte Freeway (Highway 225) near Scarborough around 12:40 p.m.

Officers said the remains were found in a bush on the south side of the freeway. The identity, gender and cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. It is unknown how long the remains were in the bush.

Anyone with information is being asked to call the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.