FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 21-year-old man was found dead in the New River after he went missing over the weekend in Fort Lauderdale, according to police.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department divers recovered the body of Havin Morris on Monday night, an agency spokesperson said Tuesday.
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Morris, who police said was in South Florida from out-of-state for spring break, was last seen Saturday night in the 200 block of Southwest Second Street.
Police said they found his body in the same area; they believe he drowned accidentally and detectives don’t suspect foul play.
Morris was a cadet at The U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
“Cadet Morris was a valued member of the Corps of Cadets, committed to serving his country as an Army Officer. The entire West Point Community offers our heartfelt condolences to the Morris family,” West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland said in a statement Tuesday.
According to the academy, Morris was from Pleasanton, California.
“Cadet Morris’ tactical officer, Maj. Rebecca A. Gogue, described him as a bright, resilient young man with a determination to succeed in all he did,” a statement from the academy read in part. “Cadet Morris’ family has been officially notified by the Army, and a casualty assistance officer has been appointed to support them. The entire West Point community will continue to support Havin’s family, friends, and teammates.”