Man found shot to death inside burned house in Highland Park

Man suffered gunshot wound to head, city officials say

HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – City officials said a 24-year-old man was found shot to death inside a house that burned Sunday night in Highland Park. 

The fire at 238 Richton Street was reported about 9 p.m. Sunday, city spokesperson Marli Blackman said. Officials went to investigate the cause of the fire and found the man's body. 

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The man had suffered a gunshot wound to his head. He has been identified but his identity is not being released at this time. 

Blackman believes this may be a drug-related murder. There was another murder at the home last year. It is believe to be a known drug house. 

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