Alaska State Troopers report that there is no evidence of a third party involved in the death of two Emmonak residents discovered in a residence in Emmonak on Thursday.

Troopers responded to the community of Emmonak on Thursday to find two individuals dead in the community there. 44-year-old Louis Kelly and 38-year-old Mary Aketchunak, both of Emmonak were found deceased in their residence.

Troopers say that there is no evidence that a third party was involved in the incident. They also said that they believe that alcohol played a factor in the incident.

The remains have been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s office for autopsy.

The investigation into their deaths is continuing.

Next of kin has been notified.

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