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Police investigate man’s death inside home in Melbourne neighborhood

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Police in Melbourne said they are investigating a man’s death inside of a home in a neighborhood.

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Officers said they responded to the death inside of a home on McDermott Ave around 2:05 p.m. on Saturday.

Police said they found 32-year-old Kenneth Johnson dead in the home when they arrived.

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Officers did not release a cause of death but said they are treating the case as a homicide.

Investigators said Johnson’s death appears to be an isolated incident.

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No other details were released by law enforcement.

Anyone with information on Johnson’s death is asked to call the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731.

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People can also call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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