Late-night discovery of remains located in Clairton

Human remains found inside Clairton home as investigation begins

Clairton, PA — A late-night discovery inside a residence has prompted a death investigation after human remains were found in a Clairton neighborhood.

The incident unfolded shortly after 11:00 p.m. Monday in the 400 block of 5th Street, where emergency dispatchers received a report of remains inside a home. First responders arrived and confirmed the remains of an adult male.

Allegheny County Police homicide detectives responded to assist and have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding...