MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – Police are investigating “suspicious circumstances” surrounding the death of a Michigan man after he was found unconscious on Christmas Eve.
Tuesday at approximately 7:39 p.m., Madison Heights police and firefighters responded to the 26000 block of Dequindre, where they found the 60-year-old victim, later identified as Robert Cavanaugh, lying on the ground. According to a news release, police determined Cavanaugh suffered from blunt force trauma.
He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police have arrested one person in connection with Cavanaugh’s death.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family at this tragic time,” the Madison Heights Police Department said in the news release.
The investigation is pending the official cause of death from the medical examiner. The case will be referred to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to determine charges.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Strongarone at 248-837-2737 or the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100.
