Body found by the Spokane River at South A Street and West Riverside

October 23, 2022 7:21 PM

Posted: October 23, 2022 7:21 PM

Updated: October 23, 2022 8:16 PM

SPOKANE, Wash. — A body was found near the Spokane River at South A Street and West Riverside Avenue. The Spokane Police Department received a call around 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon.

SPD says their initial investigation appears that there were suspicious circumstances.

SPD’s Major Crimes Unit is on the scene and will be set up there through the evening. They’ll be waiting for the sun to rise so they can continue their investigation.

BREAKING: A dead body was found by the Spokane River at South A Street and West Riverside Avenue. @SpokanePD Sgt. Nate Spiering says they received a call from a person around 4:20 pm today. He says officers will be on the scene until tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/GImqeIFe4c

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They tell us there is no ongoing threat to the community.

4 News Now is on its way to the scene looking to get more information.

This is a developing story.