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Detroit police officers found dead in suspected murder-suicide identified

Police have released the identifies of the two Detroit officers found dead in a Livonia apartment Sunday afternoon. Their deaths are believed to be a result of a murder-suicide.

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The off-duty Detroit police officers found dead in a suspected murder-suicide have been identified.

Matthew Ethington II, 26, and Maria Martin, 22, were found dead Sunday at a home in Livonia, Michigan. Police said both officers were on the force for fewer than five years, according to FOX 2 Detroit. 

Investigators say Martin was shot multiple times, and Ethington died from a single gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted. It has not been determined exactly when the shooting happened.

TWO DETROIT POLICE OFFICERS FOUND DEAD IN APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE, CHIEF SAYS

An infant was found unharmed inside the residence and was turned over to a family member, police said. 

A domestic dispute is believed to be the motive, WXYZ reported. 

"It’s a sad day for our department," Detroit Police Chief James White said when he responded to the scene. 

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