Athabasca RCMP are investigating a homicide in connection with the discovery of human remains.
On Aug. 6 at 3:26 a.m., officers responded to reports of someone discovering human remains.
Following an Aug. 7 autopsy in Edmonton, the victim was identified as 12-year-old Edmonton resident Faisal Hussein.
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Athabasca RCMP at 780-675-4252.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
