Apr 13, 2023

Man’s body recovered from Kansas River

Posted Apr 13, 2023 1:00 PM
File photo courtesy KCK Fire Department
File photo courtesy KCK Fire Department

KANSAS CITY —Detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department have initiated a death investigation after a body was discovered Wednesday afternoon in the Kansas River, according to a media release.

Just after 4:30p.m. first responders were dispatched to the area of S. 26th and Kansas Avenue. Due to the location of the body, KCK Fire Dept. Water Rescue launched from Kaw Point, and a short time later, were able to recover the body of an adult male.

Police released no additional details late Wednesday.