Body found in Avondale lake, police investigating

Published June 6, 2026 5:30 PM MST

A man's body was found in an Avondale lake on Saturday afternoon.

What we know:

Avondale Police responded to reports of a dead person in the lake near Crimson Lane and Rosewood Avenue at around 1:30 p.m. on June 6.

The man, who was initially identified as an adult in his 30s, was confirmed dead by medical crews. 

On June 7, officers identified the victim as 35-year-old Jorge Aguilar. They said he had no signs of injury.  

What we don't know:

The events leading up to the incident are unknown at this time. 

What's next:

The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner is investigating the incident. 

Map of the area.

The Source: Avondale Police Department

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