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Police investigating deaths related to freezing temperatures in metro Detroit

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Posted at 11:37 AM, Jan 30, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-30 18:04:46-05

(WXYZ) — As of Wednesday morning, two cold-weather related deaths were reported in metro Detroit.

One death was reported in Detroit on the city's northwest side. A 70-year-old man was found frozen outside of a residence in the 1200 block of Webb. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Another death was reported in Ecorse, where a man was found frozen to death across the street from his residence. Police say he died due to exposure to elements.

Both deaths are being investigated by police.