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FRISCO, Texas – The police are investigating the death of a popular North Texas radio announcer, but say they do not suspect “crime”.
Officers in the suburb of Frisco were called to Russ Martin’s house early on Saturday after a friend found him unanswered.
The presenter of “The Eagle”, 60, on KEGL-FM, was pronounced dead at the scene and detectives are awaiting the results of an autopsy, according to a statement from the police department.
“There is no suspicion of a crime at this point in the investigation,” the statement said. A police spokesman said on Sunday that additional information was available.
Martin’s death was announced in a statement on the website and on his program’s social media pages, but no further details were given as to what happened.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 97.1 The Eagle’s Russ Martin,” says the statement posted online. “He will be sorely missed and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.”
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