A homicide investigation is underway in Atchison, Kan. into the death of a 49-year-old man.

Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson said shortly before 7 p.m. Monday police responded to a home in the 1100 block of Parallel. Michael Moeck of Atchison, Kan. was found deceased.

“An investigation, now considered a homicide, has been on-going since Monday evening,” Wilson said.

Wilson said he requested the assistance of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the agency has been working with the police department since Monday evening.