TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Shawnee County authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman whose body was found in their home.

Lt. Jay Simecka says in a news release that deputies went to the home after being asked to check on the welfare of a person at the home.

Police say no one else was in the residence.

Simecka said the names of the deceased won't be released until relatives are notified.