Skull discovered next to Coney Island Boardwalk: police

A human skull was discovered in the bushes off the Coney Island Boardwalk on Tuesday evening, police said.
A human skull was discovered in the bushes off the Coney Island Boardwalk on Tuesday evening, police said. Photo credit Google Street View

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A human skull was found next to the Coney Island Boardwalk on Tuesday evening, according to the NYPD.

The gruesome discovery happened at about 6 p.m., and the skeletal remains were found in the bushes between West 32nd and West 33rd streets, police said.

It is not known how long the skull has been there or its origins.

The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

An investigation is ongoing.

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