RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond police are investigating a death at the James River.
Police were called to the 2800 block of Dock Street, near Great Shiplock Park, Tuesday morning after a body was spotted in the water.
"Today at approximately 11:27 a.m., a person fishing on the banks of Great Shiplock Park on Dock Street observed what appeared to be a body in the James River and called 911," a Richmond police spokespersons aid. "The RFD Water Rescue Team launched from the Ancarrow’s Landing Park boat ramp and located an adult male in the river and transported him back to Ancarrow’s Landing Park. He was pronounced dead at the scene."
The Medical Examiner is working to determine the cause and manner of death and police are working to identify deceased male.
This is the second death investigation along the river in as many days.
On Monday morning, May 19, police were called to the Canal Walk to investigate reports of "a person down."
Police found a deceased man in the area of 14th Street near the turning basin.
"The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death," a Richmond police spokesperson said. "Major Crimes detectives are investigating but are not looking for any suspects at this time as no foul play by others is suspected."
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