Lawrence police investigating death at Naismith Valley Park

photo by: Chris Conde/Journal-World File Photo

A Lawrence Police Department vehicle is seen in this file photo from September 2018.

Lawrence police officers were called to investigate a report of a “deceased subject” Wednesday afternoon, Sgt. Amy Rhoads said via email.

Officers were dispatched to the area of Naismith Valley Park, 1400 West 27th St., around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday. Soon after officers’ arrival, they located the body, she said.

As of 4 p.m., Rhoads said the death investigation was ongoing and active. She said the department may have more information to release Thursday.

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