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Brooklyn Park Police investigating after finding dead man in home

The officers were initially called to the home for a welfare check.
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BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — The Brooklyn Park Police Department has launched an investigation after its officers found a deceased man in a residence Wednesday morning. 

The officers were initially called to the 7200 block of 72nd Lane for a welfare check at 10:22 a.m.

The call came from a relative of a 54-year-old man who said the they found their relative with injuries and unresponsive, according to a release. 

Upon arrival, officers found the deceased man who appeared to have been shot. 

No suspects have been arrested yet and the investigation remains ongoing. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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