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Detroit police investigating after man found dead at abandoned school

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DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a body was found at an abandoned school.

Police were notified of the incident around 9:45 p.m. Monday. We're told that a 21-year-old came into Detroit from Fenton to sell a gun, but his parents reported him missing.

Police found the man's vehicle at La Salle and La Belle. He was not in it, but authorities say that evidence was.

We're told K-9 officers followed the scent of the man to a nearby abandoned school, where the 21-year-old was found dead. Police say they found shell casings at the scene but no weapon.

Two persons of interest were taken into custody, police said Tuesday.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to call the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers.