Police investigate after body found near Key Bridge in Northwest DC

WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a body was found in the water near the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Northwest D.C.

Authorities say a call came in around 8 a.m. Sunday morning about a person spotted in the water near the area of Key Bridge and M Street NW.

Fire officials say they located the man's body in the water, and learned he was dead.

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Police have not released any details about the victim, and they are still investigating what caused his death. 

This is a developing story. Stay with Fox 5 for updates as they become available.