A major police operation is underway after a man was found murdered on a riverside bench, sparking a city-wide manhunt for the killer.
Officers were called to the scene following reports of an unresponsive male, later pronounced dead. The victim's identity has not yet been released as authorities work to notify next of kin.
Heightened Police Presence
Additional officers have been deployed across the area as detectives pursue all leads in what investigators are treating as a homicide. Forensic teams remain at the crime scene conducting meticulous searches for evidence.
"This appears to be a targeted attack," a police spokesperson stated. "We're urging anyone with information to come forward immediately."
Community Concerns
Local residents have expressed shock at the violent incident occurring in what many describe as a normally quiet area. Increased patrols aim to reassure the public while the search for the perpetrator continues.
Authorities have set up an incident hotline and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby cameras as part of their intensive investigation.
