UPDATE 3/31/2023: A deceased body that was discovered on April Road by a passerby Thursday has now been identified.
According to Leon County Sheriff's Office, the victim has been identified as 30-year-old Keni Germain.
The sheriff's office says members of the Violent Crimes and Crime Scene units responded to investigate and determined there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
LCSO reports on Thursday around 8 a.m., the sheriff's office dispatched to April Road regarding the discovery of a dead body in the road. Upon arrival, deputies located the male adult and confirmed that he was deceased, the sheriff's office says.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information related to the investigation should contact Detective Josh Turner in the Violent Crimes Unit at 850-606-3300 or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
INITIAL STORY
Leon County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a deceased body was found on April Road Thursday morning.
According to LCSO, the body was disovered around 8 a.m. Thursday by a passerby.
Preliminary investigation indicates the body is a deceased adult, LCSO says.
LSCO's Violent Crimes and Crime Scene Units are conducting a suspicious death investigation.
Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity should call the Violent Crimes Unit at 850-606-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
The sheriff's office says callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to a felony arrest.
This story will be updated.
