KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said it is investigating after finding a body in the Tennessee River near Neyland Drive Monday morning.
Police identified the body as John Tipton, a 19-year-old from Sevierville who disappeared months ago.
In January, the Sevierville Police Department issued an Endangered Young Adult Alert for him.
According to police, officers responded to 900 Neyland Drive after receiving a report about a body in the river around 10 a.m.
Investigators and medical examiners arrived at the scene. KPD said no foul play was suspected as of Monday morning.
The body was taken to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for examination and identification. KPD said the investigation is ongoing.