Mar 16, 2024

Police: Fisherman finds body near Kansas River

Posted Mar 16, 2024 9:00 PM
View of the Kansas River from the 12 Street Bridge-Google image
View of the Kansas River from the 12 Street Bridge-Google image

WYANDOTTE COUNTY—Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department are currently conducting a death investigation after a body was found near the Kansas River.

Just after 10:38a.m., a person fishing near the 12th Street Bridge over the Kansas River called 911 to report the discovery a body.

Officers were dispatched to the area where they confirmed the body of man near the river.

This death is currently under investigation by the KCKPD Major Case Unit. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous.