Shelbyville, Indiana – A deceased person found in the Big Blue River is prompting an active investigation Sunday.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, deputies assisted the Shelbyville Police Department after a report of a person in the water near Washington Avenue. Responding officers located a male individual who appeared deceased on a log in the river.
Authorities said Shelbyville investigators are working with the Shelby County Coroner’s Office to determine the identity of the deceased and the cause of death. An autopsy is expected as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials have not released the individual’s name or age pending identification and notification of next of kin. It remains unclear how long the individual had been in the water or the circumstances leading up to the discovery.
The area near Washington Avenue drew a response from multiple agencies as the scene was assessed and secured. No immediate threat to the public has been announced, but authorities indicated the investigation remains active.
According to the sheriff’s department, additional details will be released as they become available through official channels.
The incident may affect nearby commuters and residents as investigative activity continues near the river corridor.
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