Police pulled a body from the Mississippi River in south St. Louis on Thursday after a caller reported something in the water near East Davis Street in the Patch neighborhood. Officers arrived just before noon and stayed at the riverfront as investigators worked to sort out what happened. The person has not been identified, and authorities have not released the individual’s sex. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says the investigation remains active.
What officials say
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the recovery and said investigators have not yet determined the circumstances that led to the body being found, according to FOX 2. The outlet reports officers responded to the river near East Davis Street in the Patch neighborhood just before noon. Police have declined to share further information while detectives continue their work.
Early reporting and follow-ups
The first public account of the recovery was brief and syndicated on sites including AOL, with no additional details available as of Thursday…..