HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Homicide detectives said an investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered just south of downtown Houston on Friday.

According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the 2600 block of Winbern Street at about 7:10 p.m. after receiving a report of skeletal remains on the property.

When they arrived, investigators said they canvassed the area and found what was reported as skeletal remains.