Body found in Menomonee River in Milwaukee, MPD investigates
Scene at the Menomonee River near 21st and Mt. Vernon
MILWAUKEE - A body was recovered from the Menomonee River in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 4.
What they're saying:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 11:39 a.m., the body of an unidentified person was found in the river near 21st and Mt. Vernon.
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Police said the cause of death is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious at this time.
Police said they are not sure how the person ended up in the river, and did not provide any other information about the person.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has since identified the deceased as 36-year-old Giovanny Colon Marrero.
Editor's note: This story was updated to add information.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department provided FOX6 with the information. FOX6 crews also went to the scene.