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Body found on shoreline of Wheeling Island

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Originally published Sept. 18, 2024

WHEELING, W.Va. The body of an older man was discovered Wednesday morning along the Ohio River shoreline of Wheeling Island, according to the Wheeling Police Department.

Police and fire personnel responded to the shoreline of the back channel of the Ohio River near South Wabash Street around 11:35 a.m.

Police say they are conducting a death investigation.

 

At this time, police say no foul play is evident. The man’s body will be taken to the West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy and identification.

Karen Fatula-News Director
Karen Fatula-News Director
News Director for River News Network. Investigative journalist and Ohio Valley native with background in online, broadcast, magazine and newspaper media platforms. Graduate of E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University.
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