A dead body was found by a West Memphis civilian in Tenmile Bayou, the area police department said.
The West Memphis Police Department (WMPD) said that near 9 a.m. on Monday they received a call about the body. It was determined to be an adult man whose identification, police say, is unknown as of press time.
The manner of death is also unknown as the body will be transported to the Arkansas Crime Lab for further examination by a medical professional, according to WMPD.
This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information related to it is urged by police to call them at (870) 732 7554.