Remains of Burlington man found in Snohomish

Sheriff’s deputies are trying to find out how the remains a missing Burlington man ended up near Snohomish.

“Some human remains were discovered northeast of Snohomish Washington by two people who were out walking their dog in the area,” says Shari Ireton with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.

The body has been identified as 18-year-old Fernando Mendoza, of Burlington, who was reported missing by his family in early July.

The Snohomish County sheriff’s office says Mendoza was shot to death. Detectives are looking for a suspect.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.