Oct 02, 2022

Police ID fatal shooting victim in Junction City

Posted Oct 02, 2022 6:00 PM

GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide in Junction City.

Just before 2 a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to the 900 block of North Washington for a report of shots fired, according to a media release.

Upon arrival officers located one male subject suffering from a gunshot wound. This individual was transported to the Geary Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Justin J. Rose of Junction City.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Junction City Police Department at (785) 762-5912 or submit a tip through the crime stoppers hotline (785) 762-8477. Information submitted that helps lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward through Crime Stoppers. No further information is available at this time.