KENTWOOD, Mich. — A car fire has turned into a death investigation as Kentwood police work to piece together what happened Tuesday night.
The Kentwood Fire Department was called to the parking lot between Arby’s and Whole Foods on 28th Street just after 7 p.m. on reports of a vehicle fire.
Sadly, there was a man inside the car who lost his life.
Investigators say evidence suggests the man died from "apparent injuries sustained in the fire."
He was later identified as 53-year-old Anthony Ellis. Police say he was experiencing homelessness and was living inside the car.
Authorities do not suspect foul play at this time.
An on scene witness told FOX 17 Wednesday that they never saw any significant flames coming from the vehicle, but rather saw it quickly filling up with smoke inside.
Video of first responders on scene show a busy parking lot with over half a dozen response vehicles looking into the tragic incident.
Kentwood Police ask anyone with information to reach out to their detectives by phone at (616) 646-6604 or send anonymous tips to Silent Observer.
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