BATON ROUGE, La. — A grim discovery near the Louisana State Capitol has prompted an investigation by local authorities after a body was found in the Capitol Lake area. The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office has identified the deceased as 35-year-old Trevin Blackmore, as reported by MyArkLaMiss. Baton Rouge Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Darren Ahmed confirmed the find, stating that there were no visible signs of trauma or evidence of foul play on the body.

The unsettling find was made by a groundskeeper yesterday afternoon, according to FOX8Live. The body, later identified as Blackmore's, was spotted floating near the Claiborne Building's shore, adding a layer of mystery around the immediate vicinity of the state government's epicenter. Despite the concerning location, officials have yet to confirm the exact circumstances leading to Blackmore's death, an autopsy is pending.

Police are treating the incident with due diligence, with homicide detectives currently on the scene to uncover any potential underlying criminal elements, though the initial inspection suggested a lack of violence. "Homicide detectives were on the scene investigating and the coroner’s office will conduct an autopsy," Sgt. Darren Ahmed was quoted in a statement obtained by MyArkLaMiss.

The investigation into Blackmore's death is unfolding, with all details still pending the autopsy report which will hopefully shed light on the cause of death. Until more information surfaces, the BRPD has not provided any further details, with Ahmed stating, "An investigation is ongoing," in an interview with MyArkLaMiss. The community and Blackmore's family await answers as officials continue piecing together the events that led to this tragedy.