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A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a burning vehicle overnight in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood on the South Side.
The discovery was made just after 12:15 a.m. in the 10800 block of South Eggleston Avenue.
Firefighters Discover Body After Extinguishing Blaze
According to the Chicago Police Department, members of the Chicago Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle fire at the scene early Friday morning.
After firefighters successfully extinguished the flames, they discovered an unresponsive person inside the vehicle.
The victim was pronounced dead on scene by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Detectives Launch Investigation
The identity of the victim has not yet been released pending identification and notification of next of kin.
Police stated that the exact circumstances surrounding the fire and the man’s death remain unknown at this time.
Area Two detectives are currently conducting a death investigation into the incident.
This story will be updated as official details or medical examiner findings are released.
