The discovery of a body has prompted a murder investigation in Junction City.

According to the Junction City Police Department, at about 01:48 in the morning on Thursday officers responded to the area of 713 W. 11th St. in reference to shots fired.  Upon arrival first responders located 21-year-old Darian White of Junction City deceased in the parking lot.

An autopsy will be scheduled at a later time and the case remains under investigation.

The department is asking if anyone has any information on this incident to please leave a Crime Stoppers web tip. You can remain totally anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.