DEARBORN (WWJ) - Authorities said they have a suspect in custody in connection with the death of a 78-year-old man who police said was murdered inside his home Friday morning.
The suspect -- whose name has not been released -- is 31-years-old. Police said additional details will be released as they become available.
The Dearborn Police Department said officers were called to medically assist a man at his residence on Indiana Street, near Wyoming and Warren, at 9 a.m. Friday morning.
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Police arrived to find the 78-year-old man deceased. Crime scene investigators and detectives responded to the home and their investigation so far determined the homicide was not random.
Police were able to detain the suspect-in-question and said there is currently no threat to the community at this time.
Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin offered his condolences to the victim's family in a public statement and told the community that police are still continuing to investigate the crime.
“This loss of life is tragic and on behalf of the Dearborn Police Department, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim," Shahin said. "We are investigating to provide the answers this individual's family and loved ones need and deserve.”
Anyone who may know something about this incident has been asked to call to the Dearborn Police Department at 313-943-2241.
Tipsters who wish to stay anonymous can submit their information to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-2587. Online tips can also be submitted here.
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