Man found dead near burning car on Detroit’s east side

RV, other objects also found to be on fire

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DETROIT – A man was found dead near a burning car on Detroit’s east side early Wednesday morning.

Detroit firefighters responded to the reported car fire at a vacant lot in the 11100 block of Lappin on April 16 just before 4:30 a.m.

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There, firefighters found an RV, a car and other objects on fire.

According to officials, a man was found inside a vehicle near the burning car.

Detroit police said there’s no threat to the public.


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