Dane County officials conduct death investigation near Cottage Grove

TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after two bodies were found in the town of Sun Prairie on Monday.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin State Patrol and Cottage Grove Police Department responded to the 4600 block of Pierceville Road after receiving a call at 3:22 p.m. Authorities found the bodies after entering one of the homes, according to a news release.

The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victims’ names once their families are notified.

An investigation is ongoing, and officials said there is no danger to the public.