Intoxicated Man Tells Police His Spouse Is Dead At Home: Authorities

YPSILANTI, MI — A body was found in a Ypsilanti residence after an intoxicated man told police his spouse was dead at home, authorities said.

Officers responded around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday to a reported disturbance in the area of North River and North streets, according to police, where they encountered a man under the influence of a controlled substance who said his spouse was dead at his residence.

Police made a welfare check at the home in the 800 block of Armstrong Drive and found a dead person, authorities said.

“The cause of death is unknown at this time, however due to known events and circumstances, this incident is being investigated as a suspicious death,” police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 734-292-5429 or 734-368-8784.