Two men found dead in garage of south Lincoln home, police say

Two people found dead in south Lincoln
Published: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:44 PM CDT|Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police are investigating the deaths of two men in a south Lincoln home.

LPD along with Lincoln Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a home on Old Cheney Road near Wilderness Park just before noon on Friday.

A man told police he found his two roommates unresponsive in the garage. Upon arrival, emergency crews located a 31-year-old man and a 30-year-old man both deceased in the garage.

Police said four additional residents of the same home were transported to an area hospital as a precaution for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

The victims names are being withheld until family members can be notified.

Police said the investigation is in the very early stages. Criminal investigators are still on scene collecting evidence and working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

The Lincoln Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to call 402.441.6000 or if they wish to remain anonymous to call Crime Stoppers at 402.475.3600.