Updated: Herndon Golf Course Death Appears To Be Accidental

Updated (May 21, 4 p.m.): This story was updated with information from the Herndon Police Department spokeswoman.

HERNDON, VA — Detectives from the Herndon Police Department believe that man whose body's was found Friday morning at Herndon Centennial Golf Course had died accidentally, according to Lisa Herndon, HPD spokeswoman.

Police were summoned to the golf course around 6 a.m., on Friday for the report of a deceased body being found.

A golf course employee found the body in a pond on the property and contacted police, according to Herndon. HPD identified the body as that of an adult male. Following a preliminary investigation, police believe that the death was accidental in nature.

As of 4 p.m., on Friday, Herndon police have not released the name of the victim. They are continuing to investigate this case and are working to notify next of kin.

ALERT: Detectives are on scene at the Herndon Golf Course where a deceased body was found. There is no known threat to the public. #herndonpd pic.twitter.com/knriFFMsLl
— Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) May 21, 2021