83-year-old man found dead in James River identified by Richmond police

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Police identified a man found dead in the James River as George Whitfield, 83, of Richmond.

A person fishing on the banks of Great Shiplock Park on Dock Street called 911 at approximately 11:27 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, after spotting Whitfield’s body.

The Richmond Fire Department Water Rescue Team launched from the Ancarrow’s Landing Park boat ramp and located Whitfield in the river…

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