A grim discovery was made in McKeesport yesterday evening when a man's body was found in Long Run Creek. Allegheny County 911 confirmed that emergency crews were dispatched to the area near Walnut Street and Long Run Road at around 7:30 p.m. following reports of a missing person. The search, which included officers from Versailles Borough and McKeesport police, led to the recovery of the body in the creek, as detailed in a statement obtained by WPXI.
The body has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office as 60-year-old Jeffrey McKenzie, a resident of McKeesport. The recovery effort faced challenges due to the terrain, which involved a steep hillside and a ledge that emergency crews had to rappel down to reach the creek, as confirmed by officials on the scene to WPXI. The cause of McKenzie's presence in the creek remains unsubstantiated as the investigation unfolds.
Authorities were alerted to the situation around 7:15 p.m., when Versailles Borough police received a report of a missing person. Shortly afterwards, officials confirmed to WPXI that the body was found over a hillside. Law enforcement, including several police and fire units, were on the scene for hours, with activity concentrated in the parking lot of a shopping center behind Long Run Creek. This aligns with the update given by Allegheny County police in a post online, documented by WTAE.
Allegheny County detectives are currently leading the investigation into the circumstances around Jeffrey McKenzie's death. The public has been asked to contribute any pertinent information they might have by calling the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS, ensuring their anonymity if they choose, as police remain on the scene as late as 10:30 p.m., reported by WTAE. Community members are encouraged to stay attuned for further updates concerning this case.
