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Archived News Release :

Body found in river identified

Contact : Ofc. Jennifer DeRuwe Date : 4/10/2012
Incident #: 12-106220    

An autopsy of the body of a man found in the Spokane River yesterday near People's Park has been completed. Investigators determinded Erick Hjelm, 25, jumped off the Greene Street Bridge on April 10, 2012.  Witnesses observed Hjelm jump into the water and immediately notified law enforcement.  A search was conducted but Hjelm was not located.

Yesterday, Hjelm's body was found by citizens walking in the area.  Hjelm's family has been notified. 

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