Evan Wood Found Dead in Tippecanoe River

The body of 23-year-old Evan Wood from Monticello was discovered in the Tippecanoe River in Carroll County on Monday morning after family and friends reported him missing. He was last seen alive around 10 p.m. on Sunday, prompting a search that led to the discovery of his body near the 6400 block of North County Road 1225 West. Wood was pronounced dead at the scene, and the cause of death is pending autopsy results. Investigators are currently working to establish Wood's whereabouts prior to his disappearance. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Indiana Conservation Officers Dispatch. The investigation is ongoing as the community seeks answers regarding the circumstances surrounding Wood's death.