Body found in vehicle submerged in Calumet River in South Deering: Chicago police

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Sunday, July 9, 2023
Body found in vehicle submerged in Calumet River: Chicago police
Chicago police are investigating a body found in the Calumet River in the 12500 block of South Stony Island Avenue in South Deering.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A body was found inside a vehicle submerged in the Calumet River on Saturday evening, Chicago police said.

The CPD Marine Unit responded to a call of a vehicle in the water in the South Deering neighborhood's 12500 block of South Stony Island Avenue at about 5:36 p.m.

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The unit found a body inside the submerged vehicle, police said. Police did not provide details on the person's identity.

Area Two detectives are investigating. Officials did not immediately provide further information.

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