MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were found in north Shelby County Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office said the remains were found in a wooded area near the 4900 block of N. Highway 51 around 6:20 p.m.

The remains have not been identified and the cause of death is unknown.

  • Shelby County deputies at the scene on Highway 51 Wednesday.
  • Courtesy: Shelby County Sheriff’s Office

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing.