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22-Year-Old Found Dead in Lake Michigan Near Belmont, CPD Says

Area Three Detectives have opened a death investigation and an autopsy has been ordered.

Overview

  • Chicago police recovered an unidentified 22-year-old man from the water in the 300-block of West Belmont Avenue and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Officers pulled the man from Lake Michigan just before 10:20 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department statement reported by local media.
  • Area Three Detectives are leading a death investigation and officials say an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
  • Investigators have not publicly explained how the man entered the water and details remain limited while the scene was secured for police work.
  • Local outlets noted other recent water recoveries in the area but no link has been made, and authorities say they will release more information after the autopsy and follow-up inquiries.