Body found in Tippecanoe River

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:49 PM

By Staff report

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after a body was discovered this morning in the Tippecanoe River in Carroll County.

Just after 11 a.m., Carroll County Dispatch received a call regarding a body that was in the Tippecanoe River near the 6400 block of North County Road 1225 West.

Investigators identified the body as that of Evan Wood, 23, of Monticello, who was pronounced dead on scene.

Initial investigation determined that Wood was discovered missing from his residence early this morning, and family and friends were actively searching the area when his body was found.

Investigators are working to determine Wood's whereabouts after 10 p.m. on Sunday, when he was last seen. Anyone with information can call Indiana Conservation Officers Dispatch at 812-837-9536.

Wood's cause of death is pending autopsy results.