Vigil held in Nashville after Riley Strain found dead

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A candlelight vigil is planned in Nashville Friday night after the body of 22-year-old University of Missouri student Riley Strain was found in the Cumberland River.

A volunteer told WSMV4′s Marissa Sulek that the community plans to gather under the bridge off Gay Street at 7:30 p.m.

Organizers tell me there will be a vigil for Riley Strain under the Gay St. bridge at 7:30PM tonight. @WSMV
— Marissa Sulek (@marissa_sulek) March 22, 2024

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Strain’s body was found after two weeks of extensive search by air, boat and on foot for the 22-year-old following his disappearance March 8. Strain was in Nashville for a fraternity trip when he was kicked out of Luke’s 32 Bridge on Broadway.

Videos released by businesses and police show Strain stumbling and falling around Nashville after being kicked out of the bar. It’s unknown how he ended up in the river, but police do not suspect foul play.

WSMV4 plans to cover the vigil and bring you updates on air and online.