Crime & Safety
Leeds Man Found Dead At Cahaba River
A man reported missing at the Cahaba River in Irondale was found dead by police Wednesday.
IRONDALE, AL — A short search for a man reported missing at the Cahaba River ended when Irondale police found the man dead Wednesday. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified him as 29-year-old Kevin Lee Self of Leeds.
Police say Self dove into the river in the recreational area near Grants Mill Road Wednesday afternoon, but never surfaced.
Irondale police conducted a search around 4 p.m. Wednesday and were able to find Self's body nearby.
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