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Investigation launched after discovery of human remains in Shelbyville, Tennessee

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Shelbyville Police are investigating after human remains were discovered Monday morning.

According to police, a pedestrian came across the remains near Old Nashville Dirt Road, which runs north of Shelbyville. Officers arrived in the area on Monday morning, July 8.


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As of Monday afternoon, officials said the remains had not yet been identified. The cause of death is also still unclear. Further information was not immediately available.

In a social media post, police said: “We thank you for your understanding and will update you as soon as it is available.”

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