Dec 22, 2022

Sheriff: Authorities work to ID body found in rural Kansas

Posted Dec 22, 2022 12:01 PM
Photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff
Photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a body found in rural Shawnee County.

On Wednesday, officials with the Douglas County Nebraska Sheriff's office contacted the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office for assistance, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

Just before 3pm, law enforcement officers with the Shawnee County Criminal Investigations Division began an investigation in the 2200 block of SW 57th Street

Photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff
Photo Shawnee Co. Sheriff

A search warrant was executed. A deceased human body was discovered. Authorities have not made a positive identification of the body, according to Christian. The Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Coroner’s Office are assisting.