Burned remains found at San Jose homeless encampment; police investigating

San Jose police are investigating after burned remains were found at a homeless encampment on Monday.

Around 4:30 p.m., someone called police to report they had found the burned remains of their missing family member at an encampment, near Roberts Avenue and Vintage Way.

After an initial investigation, police said they suspected the person may have been killed.

The identity of the victim was not released. Although the victim was found at a homeless encampment, police did not say whether the victim was homeless or not.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Barragan #4106, or Detective VanBrande #4542 at 408-277-5283.