Body of Local Teen Found in Duck River Near Highway 31 Bridge; Investigation Underway

On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the Duck River near the Highway 31 bridge. Emergency personnel recovered the body and confirmed the individual was deceased. The victim has been identified as an eighteen-year-old male from Columbia, and his next of kin have been notified. The investigation is currently active, and no further information is being released at this time. The Columbia Police Department and the City of Columbia have extended their thoughts and prayers to the family of the deceased. Authorities encourage anyone with information related to this case or any other investigation to contact Columbia Police Department Dispatch at 931-388-2727, Maury County Crime Stoppers at 931-381-4900, or email Columbia Police SAFE Tip at SafeTips@ColumbiaTN.com.