Body found in Ft. Scott park, death investigation continues

A death investigation is underway in Fort Scott, Kansas, after a body was found in a local park.

Public Information Officer Sergeant Bill Downey says at approximately 10:45 Thursday morning, members of the Fort Scott Fire Department, Fort Scott Police Department, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, and EMS responded to a report of a possible deceased individual in the woods at Gunn Park.

A deceased individual was subsequently located in the northern end of the park, near the river.

The cause of death is currently under investigation. The name of the deceased individual is being withheld until the next of kin can be notified. The investigation continues.