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Waco Police identify man found in Brazos River Friday

Cameron Park KXXV
Posted at 10:12 AM, May 17, 2024

UPDATE

In a story 25 News first broke this morning, Waco PD has identified the man found in the Brazos River Friday morning.

He's been identified as 32-year-old Lee Murrow, and was reported missing by Bellmead Police Department.

An autopsy has been ordered pending cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story and we will provide updates when they become available.

ORIGINAL STORY

Waco Police recovered a body Friday morning from the Brazos River in Cameron Park.

Police scanners dispatched officers to the 2700 block of Cameron Park Drive on a water rescue.

Authorities said a couple walking along the park in the area of the Redwood Shelter discovered a man floating in the water.

The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story and we will provide updates when they become available.