1 found dead in lake at Stephens Lake Park

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One person was found dead Thursday evening at Stephens Lake Park, according to Columbia police.

Lt. Derek Moore told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers responded to someone being found dead. Moore said they are not sure about the manner of death yet and will not give identifies of the deceased until next-of-kin is notified.  

A portion of Stephens Lake Park in Columbia was taped off by police. Officers took down the tape at 7:05 p.m.

The Columbia Police Department announced on its social media at 6:19 p.m. that officers were investigating “an incident in the northeast area of the lake” and asked the public to avoid the area.

An ABC 17 News reporter saw several law enforcement officers on the scene and noticed the Columbia Fire Department had a boat on scene before they started to leave at 6:44 p.m.

The reporter saw crime scene investigators load a body in a CSI van at 6:48 p.m

ABC 17 News is working to learn more information. Please check back for updates.