A person fishing at Independence Park in Missouri City discovered a body in a pond Tuesday, Oct. 13, prompting a police investigation.
The body was found around 5:15 p.m. in a pond at the park off Independence Parkway, according to CW39 Houston, which first reported the discovery. The angler contacted authorities.
The Missouri City Police Department has not released the identity of the deceased, citing notification of next of kin. The cause of death has not been determined.
The department said it is continuing to investigate.
Independence Park is a 50-acre city park with nearly 67 acres of surface water, a fishing pier and a boat ramp. The department had not released additional details as of Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Residents with information about the incident can contact the Missouri City Police Department.
