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Police ID Burned Human Remains Found Along Kelly Drive

On Monday, police identified the victim as 20-year-old Naasire Johnson of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia police have identified human remains that were found on Kelly Drive more than a week ago.

On Feb. 20, shortly after noon, police responded to the 3200 block of West Thompson Street for a report of a person screaming. When police arrived they were met by a person who directed them to human remains in the area of Brewery Hill Drive and Kelly Drive. Police said the remains appeared to have been burned. 

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The remains were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.

On Monday, police identified the victim as 20-year-old Naasire Johnson of Philadelphia. No arrests were made and police continued to investigate.

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If you have any information on Johnson's death, call the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

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