Richmond police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was spotted floating in the water near the 1300 block of Canal Boulevard Credit: David Buechner for Richmondside

Richmond police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered in the water near Canal Boulevard on Saturday morning.

Officers responded to reports of a possible dead person in the water at about 11:17 a.m. near 1300 Canal Boulevard just south of Seacliff Drive, according to a Richmond Police Department Facebook post. Upon arriving, officers located the body.

No further details about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances of the death had been released as of Monday, but police said there is no threat to public safety.

The area in South Richmond where a body was found floating in the harbor channel. Image via Google Maps

Anyone who may have information about the case is asked to call the Richmond Police Department at 510-233-1214.

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Joel Umanzor Richmondside's city reporter.

What I cover: I report on what happens in local government, including attending City Council meetings, analyzing the issues that are debated, shedding light on the elected officials who represent Richmond residents, and examining how legislation that is passed will impact Richmonders.

My background: I joined Richmondside in May 2024 as a reporter covering city government and public safety. Before that I was a breaking-news and general-assignment reporter for The San Francisco Standard, The Houston Chronicle and The San Francisco Chronicle. I grew up in Richmond and live locally.

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