Kenosha police: Second person in custody in connection with homicide of Michael Gayan

KENOSHA -- A second arrest has been made  in connection with the homicide of 51-year-old Michael Gayan.  The second suspect was taken into custody Wednesday, August 3rd in Seattle, Washington.

Gayan was found dead in a home on 59th Place near 3rd Avenue (near Eichelman Park) on July 26th. His body was discovered in an advanced stage of decomposition.

An autopsy was performed on July 27th, and Gayan’s death was ruled a homicide.

The victim was positively identified on July 29th.

A Kenosha resident was arrested on August 1st.

Charges of first degree intentional homicide as party to a crime are pending against both suspects.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information may contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau 262-605-5203 or Crime Stoppers 262-656-7333.