Salem police swat down rumors, say man found in Willamette River likely drowned
People gathered on the gravel bar below Wallace Marine Park to cool off in the Willamette River on Thursday, July 30. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)
The Salem Police Department swatted down rumors that a Salem man found on the bank of Willamette River over the weekend died of foul play.
The Polk County Medical-Legal Death Examiner confirmed that Kristopher Allen Rice, 28, died of “likely drowning,” said Lt. Treven Upkes, Salem police spokesman.
“Rumors circulating on social media related to…
