Body Found near Wilcox Tunnel could be missing Chattanooga man

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a body that was found near the Wilcox Tunnel Monday afternoon.

Wilcox Tunnel closed due to delayed traffic accident. Traffic investigators currently on scene. Please find alt route

— Chattanooga Police (@ChattanoogaPD) June 6, 2016

The incident was first reported just after 6:00 p.m. via a tweet from the Chattanooga Police Department.

Little is known at this time, but police have confirmed that a body was found near the tunnel.

BREAKING: Man found dead in Wilcox tunnel. Police have blocked roads surrounding the area. @wdefnews12 pic.twitter.com/wHoOnVs75j

— Valeria Sistrunk (@ValeriaNews12) June 7, 2016

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this crime to call 423-698-2525

We will continue to monitor this story and keep you up to date as information is made available.