SPRINGFIELD — Authorities have identified the woman found dead near the Riverfront Park bike path earlier this week as 45-year-old Meggan Meredith.
According to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Springfield Police responded to a report of an unresponsive person near the 1500 block of Hall of Fame Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The Springfield Police Department Homicide Unit, led by Captain Trent Duda, is investigating the case in partnership with the Hampden District Attorney’s Office Murder Unit.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling the Springfield Police Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355 or by texting an anonymous tip to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword SOLVE.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni extended his condolences to the victim’s family.