JCPD
On Saturday at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers with the Junction City Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of West 4th Street in Junction City for a subject reported to be suffering from possible gunshot wounds.
Upon arrival, officers located John Day, a 66-year-old white man and Junction City resident, suffering from what was believed to be a gunshot wound. Day was transported to Stormont Vail Flint Hills Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
This incident remains an active investigation. The Junction City Police Department has identified and interviewed all individuals present during the incident. At this time, no arrests have been made.
There is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident.
Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be presented to the Geary County Attorney's Office for review to determine whether any charges are appropriate.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Junction City Police Department at (785) 762-5912 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (785) 762-8477.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no further information will be released at this time.