JANESVILLE — Janesville police say they are investigating the deaths of two men in the past two days found near the gazebo on North Washington Street at the head of the ice age trail.
At this time, investigators have determined there are no signs of trauma or foul play involved in either incidents. There is no threat to public safety stemming from these incidents.
In the first incident, officers from the Janesville Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Washington Street Sunday at approximately 3:45 p.m., in response to a report of an unresponsive male, according to a news release.
When they arrived, officers found the man laying near the gazebo, where he had been discovered by an acquaintance who promptly called 911. Officers and paramedics immediately initiated life-saving measures; however, the man was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Today, at approximately 11:15 a.m., officers from the Janesville Police Department were dispatched to the same area in response to a report of an unresponsive male found by a bystander.
When they arrived, officers found the man under the gazebo. Officers and paramedics immediately initiated life-saving measures; however, the individual was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
In accordance with standard procedures, the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office, as well as detectives and evidence technicians from the Janesville Police Department, responded to the site to assist with both investigations.
The identity of the decedents will not be released until the next of kin can be identified and notified. The investigations are currently ongoing. If anyone has information about either incident, they are encouraged to call the Janesville Police Department at 608-755-3100, the Rock County Communications Center at 608-757-2244, Crime Stoppers at 608-756-3636 or submit a tip on your smartphone using the P3 app.