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Authorities investigate death of man found in Frayser house fire

Preliminary information indicates the man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead after being found shot inside a house that was on fire in Frayser Friday morning.

The Memphis Police Department (MPD) was called to assist the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) with traffic control as they responded to a fire in the 1600 block of Via Roma around 2 a.m. on Nov. 1.

MPD was informed that a man had been found inside the home. He was taken to Regional One Health in critical condition but was later pronounced dead. 

Preliminary information indicates the man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the fire was intentionally set.

Authorities report that the investigation is ongoing.

Credit: WATN

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