2 Detroit police officers found dead from apparent murder-suicide
Two Detroit police officers were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a Livonia apartment complex.
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The off-duty Detroit police officers found dead in a suspected murder-suicide have been identified.
Matthew Ethington II, 26, and Maria Martin, 22, were found dead Sunday at a home in Livonia, Michigan. Police said both officers were on the force for fewer than five years, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
Investigators say Martin was shot multiple times, and Ethington died from a single gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted. It has not been determined exactly when the shooting happened.
TWO DETROIT POLICE OFFICERS FOUND DEAD IN APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE, CHIEF SAYS
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An infant was found unharmed inside the residence and was turned over to a family member, police said.
A domestic dispute is believed to be the motive, WXYZ reported.
"It’s a sad day for our department," Detroit Police Chief James White said when he responded to the scene.
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