Body Found in Wheeling

Wheeling Police detectives are investigating after a man’s body was found behind a building in the area of 22nd and Chapline streets in Center Wheeling.

Two people found the body around 10:20 a.m. Friday and called 911.

An exact cause of death is unknown; however, based on the initial assessment of the scene, foul play does not appear to be a concern.

The body will be taken to the West Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office in Charleston, W.Va., for an autopsy and positive identification.

We will be updating you as information becomes available.

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