Detroit Firefighter Killed in Home

DETROIT (WDIV) – A 59-year-old Detroit firefighter was found dead Monday in his home on the city’s west side.

Local 4 has learned that David Madrigal’s body was found when his son went to check on him at his home on Vaughn.

Police and fire department officials confirmed that he’s been a firefighter for more than 25 years.

Police said the victim’s Ford Explorer was missing from the home, but was later found.

Local 4 has also learned that an upstairs bedroom was ransacked and a safe is missing.

An autopsy is planned Tuesday to determine how Madrigal died.

Police have not released a description of anyone they might be looking for in connection to the death.

 

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