A body found Wednesday at a Junction City park has been identified by law enforcement.
The Junction City Police Department said in a press release sent to KMAN Thursday that a man found deceased from a gunshot wound was 21-year-old Joseph Michael Nelson.
The JCPD said a citizen alerted authorities Wednesday just after 1 p.m. that a man was found unresponsive near the walking paths of Helland Park near the area of Rucker Road and 8th Street.
Police believe Nelson’s death was not criminal in nature, but did say a complete investigation is being conducted. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday.
