Police Investigating Alaskan Mayor’s Death Address Assault Rumors

The police have addressed the assault rumors surrounding the mysterious death of Stephen "Greg" Fisk, the new mayor of Alaska's capital, Juneau.

"Those rumors are speculation," the Juneau Police Department stated reported by CNN. "Detectives are actively investigating facts of the incident, and all evidence is being preserved and documented."

The police were able to conclude that Fisk, 70, did not commit suicide. They also stated that there was no evidence of a forced entry into the home.

On Monday, Fisk's adult son, Ian, found him inside of his home and called it in a little after 3:30 p.m. Fisk's neighbors, Don and Janet Kussart stated that they did not hear any commotion before Ian arrived. They added that Ian was shouting once he entered the house and presumably after fing his father unconscious. The Kussarts told the Juneau Empire that they are close enough to Fisk to hear if an attack had occurred.

The police stated that Fisk, who lived in the home alone, was dead when they arrived. The police added that not much will be known about Fisk's death until after the autopsy results come in, which could take days.

When his death was announced, Governor Bill Walker tweeted his condolences, writing, "My thought and prayers are with the family of Mayor Greg Fisk. He will be remembered for his dedicated service to the community of Juneau."

"The medical examiner has authorized an autopsy, so we'll be doing that," chief of the police department in Juneau, Bryce Johnson said.

Fisk was elected as Mayor of Alaska's third-largest city over incumbent Merrill Sanford back in October. He won 65.9 percent of the votes.

Mary Becker will become the acting mayor of the city for the time being. Becker held the deputy mayor position and was a member of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly.