Crime & Safety

Body Of Missing 18-Year-Old Discovered In Woods, Say Clearwater Police

Derrick Gray was last seen on Jan. 5 leaving his apartment on a bike.

Derrick Gray was last seen on Jan. 5 leaving his apartment on a bike.
Derrick Gray was last seen on Jan. 5 leaving his apartment on a bike. (Clearwater Police)

CLEARWATER, FL — The body of Derrick Gray was found Friday in a wooded area in east Clearwater. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death, said Clearwater police.

The 18-year-old was reported missing by his family on Jan. 7. He'd last been seen on Jan. 5 leaving his apartment on U.S. 19 on a blue BMX-style bike.

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