Parkville Man Found Dead on River Road

The body of a man found next to his car on River Road / FF Hwy Monday morning was identified by the Platte County Sheriff's Department as Glenn E. Koele, 54, of Parkville.

The Sheriff's Department said after a preliminary investigation, Koele's death appeared to be the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Sheriff released the name of the victim after informing his family.

From the Platte County Sheriff's Department:

At approximately 7:08 AM on Monday, April 25, 2011, the Platte County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a deceased party next to a vehicle in the 16600 block of River Road.  Investigators identified the deceased as Glenn E. Koele, 54 years of age, of Parkville. The preliminary investigation shows Mr. Koele died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  The investigation continues until a final report is received from the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

Editor's note: The Luminary's editorial policy is to refrain from reporting on suicide cases unless the victim meets the criteria held for a public official, public figure or committed the deed in a public setting, such as this.