Update | 9:18 p.m.
Juneau Mayor Greg Fisk’s body has been removed from his home and will be sent to Anchorage for an autopsy.
According to a news release from the Juneau Police Department, autopsy results are expected “within several days.” The news release also says that it was Fisk’s son, Ian Fisk, who discovered the body.
JPD called rumors of an assault “speculation” and said detectives are “actively investigating facts of the incident and all evidence is being preserved and documented.”
Update | 6:51 p.m.
Update | 6:30 p.m.
Juneau police have confirmed that Mayor Greg Fisk was found dead at his home on Kennedy Street earlier this afternoon. JPD said in a news release that they received a 911 call at 3:34 p.m. from a male reporting the discovery of a dead body inside Fisk’s home. Fisk is identified as Stephen “Greg” Fisk in the release. Police are investigating.
City and Borough of Juneau clerk Laurie Sica said the city will issue a press release tomorrow with details on how city government will operate. The city’s deputy mayor is assemblymember Mary Becker.
CBJ meetings scheduled for tonight have been canceled.
Update | 6:16 p.m.
Mayor Greg Fisk was found dead at his home on Kennedy Street earlier this afternoon. Fisk was elected to the seat last month.
In a profile published by KTOO, Fisk detailed his personal opinions on numerous issues facing the City and Borough of Juneau.
Fisk was 70-years-old. He leaves behind his son Ian and grandson Kai.
Original story
Emergency responders are currently at the home of Juneau Mayor Greg Fisk.
According to bystanders, an ambulance left the scene earlier. Police are currently on the scene. Kennedy Street is closed between 4th Street and 5th Street.
A reporter on the scene says Juneau police were seen in the home with flashlights.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back later for updates.
