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Man and his 1-year-old son found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning inside garage

By FOX 2 Staff
Published  November 21, 2022 9:48pm EST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police say a 20-year-old man and his 1-year-old son died of carbon monoxide poisoning on Monday.

The two were inside a running vehicle with the garage door closed at a residence near the intersection of Mercier and Martin streets. 

Police say they were found by the father's girlfriend who reported it at about 3 p.m. after finding them outside the southwest Detroit residence,

Both father and son were transported to hospitals, including the 1-year-old by police, but died.

See also: Couple killed by suspected carbon monoxide poisoning identified by Oakland County sheriff

Detroit police are investigating.

There is a GoFundMe set up by the family to help with arrangements. You can donate HERE.