A U.S. actor has been discovered deceased following being implicated in a domestic violence inquiry.

Cole Brings Plenty, known for his role in the Yellowstone spinoff series, 1923, was found in Kansas.

His family reported him missing earlier in the week after he failed to attend an appointment with his agent.

The 27-year-old's body was found on Friday after local law enforcement responded to investigate an unattended vehicle.

The sheriff's office in Johnson County released a statement on social media announcing the discovery, noting that an investigation was underway.

The Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) stated they were offering support in the matter and aiding the family.

On Tuesday, the LKPD named the 1923 actor as a suspect in a domestic violence incident, citing "probable cause for his arrest."

A statement said: "Officers responded to reports of a female screaming for help, but the suspect fled before officers arrived.

"The investigation identified Brings Plenty and traffic cameras showed him leaving the city immediately after the incident, travelling southbound on 59 Highway.

"This incident involves allegations of domestic violence, which limits the amount of information we can share to protect the victim."

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Moses Brings Plenty had helped with the efforts to find his nephew
Posting on Instagram, actor Moses Brings Plenty, 54, confirmed the death of his nephew by sharing a statement from his brother, Joe, Cole's father.

"I am deeply saddened to confirm that my son, Cole, has been found and is no longer with us," the statement reads.

"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts you sent for Cole.

"During this incredibly difficult time, we ask for privacy as we process our grief and figure out how we move forward."

Tributes to the actor have been pouring in since the news broke, including from Yellowstone stars.

Hassie Harrison, who portrays Laramie in the drama series, wrote on Instagram: "Oh, Mo. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending love and light to your whole family."

Wendy Moniz, who acts as Governor Lynelle Perry, wrote: "Mo I'm so saddened to learn this…sending you & your family love."

Those outside the acting world were also expressing their shock and sadness.

Writing on social media, the artist Mark Maggiori said of Cole: "I loved him. May his journey to the other world be a good one. We will visit him later on... much love."

Moses Brings Plenty had previously shared a missing poster on his Instagram in the hope of raising awareness about his nephew.

His family reported him as a missing person after he "missed an appointment with his agent for a TV show, which is uncharacteristic for him" and had his mobile phone switched off.

He was last seen leaving Lawrence, Kansas, in the early hours of last Sunday.

Cole Brings Plenty played the role of Pete Plenty Clouds in the American western drama TV series 1923, a prequel to the hit Paramount series Yellowstone which followed a generation of the Dutton family through Prohibition, drought and the early stages of the Great Depression.

Sad.
May his soul rest in peace.