On Tuesday evening, a body was discovered in Bexar County, Texas, as authorities continue to investigate a troubling string of disappearances involving teenage girls who vanished within the span of a week.

The remains were found during the ongoing search for 19-year-old Camila Olmos. However, officials have cautioned that it is too soon to confirm if the body belongs to her.

During a news conference, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar revealed that investigators uncovered “a body in a field” at approximately 4:40 to 4:45 p.m. He noted that the medical examiner is tasked with determining the identity of the deceased, as well as the cause and manner of death.

The discovery was made by a team comprising sheriff’s deputies and FBI agents. The body was located in a patch of tall grass, situated near a landscaping business and just a few hundred yards from Olmos’ residence, Sheriff Salazar added.

Camila Olmos was reported missing on Christmas Eve, a fact that adds urgency to the ongoing search and investigation. (Bexar County Sheriff)

A firearm was recovered near the body, which authorities said had been an item of interest during the search.

Salazar said investigators do not currently suspect murder and noted there were indicators consistent with possible self-harm, though he stressed it is too early to draw conclusions while the scene is still being processed.

Olmos was last seen leaving her home in far northwest Bexar County around 7 a.m. on Dec. 24, authorities said. Her case came as two other girls were reported missing in the area. Fourteen-year-old Sofia Gabriela Peters-Cobos has since been found safe, while 17-year-old Angelique Johnson remains missing, according to police.

Law enforcement has said there is no confirmed connection between the cases.

Angelique Johnson, from San Antonio, Texas, was reported missing. (Bexar County Sheriff’s Office)

Texas Department of Public Safety said the Clear Alert for Olmos has been discontinued, though authorities urged anyone with information related to the cases or the whereabouts of Angelique Johnson to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.