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Sheriff: Man’s body found after gunshots, NE Kansas house fire

Approximate location of the fire in Douglas County-google map

DOUGLAS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspicions death. Just after 9a.m. Friday, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1100 Block of East 1200 Road to a residential fire with the sound of gunshots, according to a media release.

Due to the fire, deputies were unable to enter the house. Fire crews extinguished the blaze and found the body of a man. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to deputies. There were no others found inside the home.

The man’s cause of death and identity have not been confirmed. Some of the roads in the area remained closed Saturday. The death is considered suspicious.

Deputies released no additional information early Saturday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s office.

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