ST. LOUIS — Police and rescue crews pulled a body out of the River Des Peres drainage canal Friday night.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed a man's body was found with a possible gunshot wound to the head in the River Des Peres between Chippewa and Gravois around 8:30 p.m.
A 5 On Your Side photographer was on scene and saw the body pulled from the water.
A homicide investigation is underway. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS(8477).
This is a developing story and will be updated as we receive more information.