On the afternoon of January 26, 2022, two men were found shot to death inside a home in the 600 block of West Vine Street in Junction City, Kansas. One of the victims was Jeremy John Brown, a 42-year-old White/Caucasian man from Pottawatomie County and a decorated three-tour combat veteran who served 17 years in the U.S. Army before being medically retired. The other victim was 26-year-old Blake McCoy of Junction City.

Police reported that Brown and McCoy were acquainted, but investigators have not described the nature of their relationship or what prompted the fatal shootings. Authorities said they did not believe there was an ongoing threat to the community. As of the latest public update, no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced; the case remains open.

If anyone has information about Brown, McCoy or their activities in the days before January 26, please contact the Junction City Police Department.