January 22, 2024
WAUKON, Iowa - On January 22, 2024, the Waukon Police Department responded to the 100 block of 1st Ave. SW in Waukon to conduct a welfare check. A deceased adult was found in the residence. The death is being treated as suspicious in nature. An autopsy will be performed by the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner. There is no threat to the public and the investigation is ongoing.
The Waukon Police Department is being assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Allamakee County Sheriffβs Office, and the Iowa State Patrol.
No further information will be released at this time.
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Des Moines IA 50319
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