Man found dead at Margate storage business, police say

Victim identified as Michael Haus, 27

MARGATE, Fla. – Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Saturday at a public storage business in Margate

Margate police Sgt. Lori Eller said an employee of the business called 911 after noticing what appeared to be blood near one of the bay doors at the Public Storage, 5150 W. Copans Road.

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When police arrived, they discovered the body of Michael Haus, 27, of Coconut Creek.

Eller said he appeared to be dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

She said foul play is not suspected, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.

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