Box containing human head found on sidewalk on Chicago's West Side: report

A witness told police they allegedly found a human head in a box on a sidewalk on Chicago's West Side Thursday evening, Fox 32 Chicago first reported.

It happened shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday when officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of West Taylor Street.

The witness told officers they were walking on the sidewalk when they discovered a box containing the victim's remains, Chicago police told Fox 32.

Police said it was unclear what led to the victim's death and an investigation was underway.

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No further details were immediately available.

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The Cook County medical examiner's office also confirmed it was notified of the human remains, Fox 32 reported.

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Anyone with more information on this case is encouraged to contact CPD Area Four detectives at 312-746-8251.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Chicago Police Department for comment but did not immediately receive a response.