Body of man who had been shot, burned found on Detroit’s west side

DETROIT – Police are investigating after an unknown man’s body was found by fire crews Sunday morning.

According to authorities, at about 3:40 a.m., the Detroit Fire Department responded to reports of a Ford Edge that was burning near the intersection of Coyle Street and Tyler Avenue. Police said that fire crews found a man’s body near the vehicle that had been shot and burned. The victim’s identity has not been determined.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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