Body Pulled From Delaware River ID'd: Philadelphia Police (Update)

A man who was found dead in the Delaware River on Thursday, July 26 has been identified, Philadelphia police announced in an updated release the following morning.

A Philadelphia police boat
Photo Credit: *Philadelphia Police Department*

by Mac Bullock & Jillian Pikora

07/25/2024 5:22 p.m.

Darnell Dogan, 42, of the 4600 block of Ditman Street, was found near North Delaware and Linden avenues in Torresdale around 3:30 p.m., authorities wrote.

He was pulled from the river by a PPD marine unit and pronounced dead at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday.

Detectives are investigating, the department added.

Details about Darnell's life were not immediately available. His family is invited to share photos, a statement, a fundraiser, or funeral details with Daily Voice by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.

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