Detroit police officers found dead in suspected murder-suicide identified

By Pilar Arias

Published February 21, 2023

2 Detroit police officers found dead from apparent murder-suicide

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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

Scene outside a Livonia, Michigan, apartment complex where two Detroit police officers were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. (FOX 2 Detroit)

prev next

The 22-year-old female and 26-year-old male officers found were in a relationship, Detroit police say. (FOX 2 Detroit)

The scene where two Detroit police officers were found dead in Livonia, Michigan. (FOX 2 Detroit)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

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.

URL

https://www.foxnews.com/us/detroit-police-officers-found-dead-suspected-murder-suicide-identified