ELKKART, Ind. (WISH) — A man’s body was found Thursday afternoon in the St. Joseph River, the Elkhart Police Department said in a news release.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the family is notified.
Police officers found the body around 1:10 p.m. Thursday somewhere off East Beardsley Drive, which runs from State Road 19 to Osolo Road. The Elkhart Fire Department assisted in retrieving the body. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was investigating.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825. Additionally, tips can be submitted to Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-7867, or by visiting its website.
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