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Police investigating death in Novi after body found behind home

Posted at 9:50 PM, Mar 03, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-04 08:04:19-05

NOVI, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Novi Police Chief tells 7 Action News they are investigating a death after a body was found behind a home.

The body of a 29-year-old man from Novi was found on 13 Mile near Novi Road. Witnesses tell 7 Action News police were on scene as early as 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Detectives did not observe any sign of trauma to the body.

Chief David Molloy says, at this time, it does not look like a case of foul play, but says all death investigations are treated as potential homicides.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.