The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating the death of two individuals found in a home Monday afternoon.

Police responded to 1702 S. 22nd St. around 3:45 p.m. Monday to find two bodies inside.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said the bodies are presumed to be that of elderly individuals.

“It also appears that a period of time has elapsed since the deaths occurred,” Wilson said.

He said Hazmat suits had to be worn because of the poor conditions inside the house.

Wilson said both bodies have been sent for autopsy and the results are pending.

Names and gender of the individuals are not yet being released.

Investigators are continuing to process the scene and information surrounding the incident.

Sergeant Brett Kelly told the St. Joseph Post when asked if this was a homicide investigation, that all unattended deaths are treated as potential homicides until investigation shows otherwise.