On March 18th, 2023 at approximately 2020 hours, Officers with the Junction City Police Department responded to the 700 block of W. 1st St. in reference to a check welfare. Upon arrival Officers located two subjects deceased inside of a residence. The deceased were identified as a 75 years of age White Female and an 80 years of age White Male, both residents of Junction City. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of the family. Autopsies have been scheduled for a later date. These deaths are being investigated as Homicides. There is not believed to be an ongoing threat to the public at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Junction City Police Department at 785-762-5912 or submit a tip at the Junction City Geary County Crime Stoppers link at P3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=1216#. Tips should reference JCPD Case #2023-05269

No further information will be released at this time.