Authorities in Minnesota are investigating after a man's body was found in the river near Shakopee. The Scott County Sheriff's Office received a call at about 7:53 p.m. on August 13, reporting the presence of a body in the Minnesota River, under the Lewis Street bridge. The body of an adult male was discovered a few feet from the shoreline. Scott County's official announcement stated that no foul play is suspected at this time.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office was joined by the Shakopee Police Department, and the Shakopee Fire Department in responding to the scene. As the investigation proceeds, the exact identity of the deceased and the official cause of death will be determined by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the initial report.
The case remains under active investigation by multiple agencies, including the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the Shakopee Police Department, and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. The community awaits further details, and local authorities have not released additional information as of the latest updates.
Officials are urging anyone with information that may be connected to the case to come forward. In such events, public assistance can sometimes provide crucial details that help piece together the circumstances leading up to an unexpected tragedy. As this story develops, updates will be provided pending investigation outcomes and findings from the medical examiner's report.
