The Faulkner County sheriff’s office is investigating a homicide near the Lawrence Landing boat launch, a news release from the office said Monday.
Deputies are investigating after a dead body was found floating at the Lawrence Landing Public Access area, the release said. The boat launch is located at 9 Lawrence Circle and gives access to Lake Conway.
The identity of the victim was not immediately released.
“At this time, the case is being investigated as a homicide,” the release said.
Sherry Skaggs, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, said Monday afternoon that the area was closed.