PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A dumpster fire in Portsmouth led to the discovery of a dead body Monday night, according to police.
Around 9 p.m., police say they got a call about a body that was discovered while a dumpster fire was being put out.
Officers were sent to the 3600 block of Pepperwood Court. There, they confirmed that human remains were found.
Police say they are working with a medical examiner to identify the body.
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Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 757-393-8536 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
