The physique of Riley Pressure, a pupil on the College of Missouri, was discovered within the Cumberland River in Nashville on Friday morning, in response to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Division.
The 22-year-old pupil had been lacking since March eighth after occurring a fraternity journey to the town. Pressure was on a fraternity journey to Nashville and was final seen on March 8 after being ejected from Luke’s 32 Bridge, a bar owned by nation singer Luke Bryan.
Police consider Pressure fell into the river and there’s no proof of foul play. Addressing a information convention, Chief John Drake acknowledged that there is no such thing as a indication of foul play, as Pressure was nonetheless in possession of his belongings. Police acquired over 200 ideas in the course of the search.
Drake mentioned that Pressure’s physique was discovered by firm staff shortly after 7am.
“They eliminated one thing from the river and as they moved it they observed Mr. Pressure and referred to as it in,” Drake mentioned.
Pressure’s household has been knowledgeable. Police will ship the physique for an post-mortem to establish the reason for demise.
After Pressure’s disappearance, an enormous search was launched involving helicopters, boats, and floor crews. Investigators targeted their search on the waterways after his debit card was discovered close to the riverbank.
“This isn’t the end result that anybody hoped for – particularly his dad and mom and everybody who beloved him,” Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell mentioned in a social media put up after the coed’s physique was discovered.
The College of Missouri is providing assist to college students and workers affected by Pressure’s demise.
