A gruesome discovery was made in Queens on Wednesday when a human leg was found sticking out of a dumpster, according to local law enforcement. The New York Police Department was alerted to the situation around 6:30 p.m. after a passerby noticed the mutilated remains in a large red container in the parking lot of a TD Bank branch at 164th Street and Union Turnpike in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
The leg was reportedly covered in maggots, adding to the horrific nature of the find. The dumpster, located in a public area, has raised questions about how the remains ended up there. The police are currently investigating the incident, with little information available about the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Authorities are now turning to surveillance footage in the area in hopes of identifying anyone who may have dumped the remains in the dumpster. The bank’s parking lot, being a public space, is likely to have security cameras that could provide crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation.
The body part is set to be transferred to the medical examiner’s office for further examination. This will hopefully provide more information about the victim, including their gender and the extent of the trauma they suffered. As of now, these details remain unknown, adding to the mystery of the case.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Hillcrest community, with residents expressing concern over the gruesome discovery in a public area. The bank, a frequented location in the neighborhood, has declined to comment on the incident.
As the investigation continues, the NYPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The discovery of the leg is a disturbing reminder of the violence that can occur even in seemingly safe communities, and the importance of public vigilance in helping to solve such crimes.