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36th District Court Judge Found Dead

Detroit Police Investigating George A. Chatman's Death

DETROIT – Detroit police are investigating the death of a 36th District Court judge who was found dead Friday in his home on the city's east side.

George A. Chatman was found by officers responding to a 911 call at a home on Glenwood Street at Reno Avenue.

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Police have not said how Chatman died. Sources told Local 4 his death is likely not a homicide, but a cause of death has not yet been determined.

"We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. We have no further information at this time," the court said in a statement.

Chatman was appointed in December 2010. He is a graduate of Cass Tech High School and Wayne State University.

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