Authorities are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the Kern riverbed.

Bakersfield police made the discovery at around 9:45 a.m. Monday east of the Chester Avenue bridge where they found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

There’s no suspect information yet. The coroner will release the name of the victim later.

Anyone with information in the case is urged to contact the Bakersfield Police Department at 661-327-7111.