NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — An investigation is ongoing after a body was found in a lake behind Riverside Medical, according to Newport News police.
On Monday around 2:24 p.m., officers arrived at the 12000 block of Warwick Boulevard on the report of a a water emergency after a contractor noticed what he thought was an unconscious person in Lake Maury behind Riverside Regional Medical Center, police say.
The person was already deceased by the time officers and medics arrived, according to police. The identity and cause of death are unknown. NNPD forensics and detectives have been canvassing the area.
News 3 reached out to Riverside Health for a statement. They said, "Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and all those affected by this tragedy. For any inquiries, please contact the Public Information Officer at the Newport News Police Department."
Newport News police also provided a statement on the identification of the body.
"Due to the state of decomposition of the body, we are not able to determine the race, sex or age of the individual at this time. The Office of the Medical Examiner will assist NNPD with identification of the body following an autopsy."
This is an ongoing investigation. News 3 has a crew heading to the scene, check back for more.
