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Detroit police officers killed in apparent murder-suicide in Livonia, officials say

Detroit police officers killed in apparent murder-suicide in Livonia, officials say
Detroit police officers killed in apparent murder-suicide in Livonia, officials say 01:33

LIVONIA, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Authorities say two off-duty Detroit police officers were killed on Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in Livonia.

According to the Livonia Police Department, the shooting happened at about 12:30 p.m., on Feb. 19, in the 16000 block of Farmington Road.

A preliminary investigation indicated that officer Maria Martin, 22, suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. The other officer, identified as Matthew Ethington II, 26, died from a single gunshot wound, appearing to be self-inflicted.

Police did not initially release details on the relationship between the officers.

An investigation is ongoing.

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