A person is dead after what Detroit police are calling an apparent plunge from a downtown high-rise on Wednesday.
Officers and first responders were called to the Washington Park Apartments on Washington Boulevard, where they found an individual dead at the scene. Authorities say the death appears to be the result of a fall, and detectives have opened an investigation into what led up to it.
Detroit police confirmed the fatality at the Washington Park Apartments and described it as an apparent plunge from the building, according to the Detroit Free Press. Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to contact police as they work to piece together the moments before the fall.
Building Has Faced Maintenance Problems
The Washington Boulevard complex, home to many older residents, has already been under scrutiny for recent maintenance issues. Local coverage highlighted how a burst water main left elevators out of service, forcing tenants to tackle flights of stairs and leaving some residents struggling to reach upper floors. Earlier reports on the outages and residents' frustrations were detailed by CBS News Detroit.
Investigation Ongoing
Detroit police say the case remains open and active, and the medical examiner will ultimately determine the official cause of death, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Authorities have not released the person's identity and have not said whether they suspect foul play at this time.
