GRAND ISLAND - Grand Island Police have concluded the investigation into the death of two people at a Grand Island hotel.

Back on September 9, police responded to 3021 S. Locust Street in reference to the discovery two deceased persons in a room. That investigation has concluded that the cause of death of both persons was accidental overdose of methamphetamine.

They were identified as 38-year-old Joshua Perkins and 37-year-old Shannon Sybert.

Autopsies were performed on the deceased. Both results concluded that ‘Acute Methamphetamine Toxicity’ to be the cause of death. Combined with the physical evidence and a thorough investigation, the Grand Island Police Department is closing this case having found that accidental overdose was the cause of death for both parties.

This is a tragic situation for the families of the deceased, and the community as a whole.

If you or someone you care about is suffering from addiction, please seek help from community resources such as the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism and Addiction (CNCAA) at 308-385-5520 or nationally from the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and help prevent death by addiction or overdose.