Male Found in James River Death Investigation
May 19, 2026
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Today at approximately 11:27 a.m., a person fishing on the banks of Great Shiplock Park on Dock Street observed what appeared to be a body in the James River and called 911. Richmond Police
Department officers and the Richmond Fire Department Water Rescue Team
responded to the scene. The RFD Water
Rescue Team launched from the Ancarrow’s Landing Park boat ramp and located
an adult male in the river and transported him back to Ancarrow’s Landing
Park. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Medical
Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. Detectives with
the RPD Major Crimes division have initiated a death investigation and have
begun efforts to identify the male. Anyone with
information about this death investigation or the possible identity of this
individual is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3
app may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous. |