Two people found dead in running car in Whitley County

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a vehicle early Wednesday.

Deputies say they discovered the bodies of 60-year-old George Gaertner and 60-year-old Surja Gaertner inside a car with the engine still running. The vehicle was found blocking the intersection of State Highway 92 West and Highway 2792.

According to the sheriff’s department, a gun was found at the scene.

Investigators say the bodies will be taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for autopsies.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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