DMPD conducting death investigation in Oak Park Neighborhood

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department, along with Polk County Medical Examiners, is investigating a death after a body was found on Saturday evening.

Body recovered from Diamondhead Lake Saturday evening

Officers responded near the Neal Smith Trail in Des Moines, north of Euclid Avenue, just after 6:30 p.m. According to police, a deceased adult male was located off the trail near a camp. There were no obvious signs to officers on the scene of traumatic injury or criminal action contributing to the death.

The name of the individual has not yet been released at this time. Des Moines Police Department Detectives are investigating and more information will be shared when the department is able. Stay with WHO 13 News for the latest on the investigation…

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