According to Richland Police Department PIO Allison McDonald, authorities received a report on Thursday about a body floating in the river.

Police responded to Levee Road in Richland, as well as several trails that lead to the Pearl River.

McDonald said Capitol police and Pearl police joined the search, and the body was recovered around 11:45 a.m. The Hinds County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene. The body will be transported to the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

According to authorities, Capitol police will lead the investigation. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said anyone with information can contact the Capitol Police Department at 601-359-3125.