DPD is investigating a dead body found near White Rock Creek Trail. Richardson police identified the deceased as Gwen McTernen, who was reported missing Saturday.

DALLAS — Dallas Police are investigating after the body of a missing woman was found near White Rock Creek Trail, officials said. 

Officers responded to reports of a dead body around 8 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in the 8500 block of Walnut Hill Lane, near Harry S. Moss Park, the Dallas Police Department said in a press release. Police are investigating the incident as an unexplained death, the release states. 

Richardson police identified the body as Gwen McTernen, a Richardson resident who was reported missing on Saturday, March 7, the department said in a press release. 

While Dallas and Richardson officers searched Harry S. Moss Park, where she was believed to have gone missing, someone in the park reported a missing body, Richardson Police said. 

Officials believe the body is McTernan, the release states. 

Dallas Police are handling the investigation, police said.Â