Justin J. Rose, 38, was shot and killed in Junction City, Kansas in the early morning of October 2, 2022. Police were called to the 900 block of North Washington at about 2:00 a.m. after reports of gunfire; Rose was found with a gunshot wound and taken to Geary Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators identified a primary suspect, 34-year-old Joshua Sturgis of Junction City. Sturgis was located later that day in St. Charles County, Missouri, after a Missouri Highway Patrol traffic stop; Junction City detectives traveled to Missouri and arrested him. Sturgis was held in Missouri on a $1,000,000 bond and was extradited back to Geary County, facing charges of second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault.

Known by the nickname Boss, Justin Rose was born January 23, 1984, and was a father to four daughters. His parents, two brothers and many other family members and friends mourned his death; a funeral service took place October 10, 2022. Does anyone in Junction City have information about the events that night or knew Justin’s activities or contacts before October 2?