Person found dead along River Walk identified

Kenneth McFadden, 26, was found Sunday morning

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the person found dead along the River Walk on Sunday.

26-year-old Kenneth McFadden was found around 9 a.m. by a downtown worker at an area between East Commerce and West Market streets.

Police said a river barge operator was flagged down by the worker who first made the discovery.

Officials at the time said there were no obvious signs of trauma.

SAPD did say that previous deaths in the river have been from people who drowned, had medical issues, were intoxicated or were a victim of homicide.

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