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Ogemaw Man, 68, Dies After Argument Over Dog
30 Jun
Summary
- A dispute over a loud dog escalated into a fatal physical altercation.
- First responders found the 68-year-old man unconscious and not breathing.
- An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death.

A disagreement concerning a barking dog culminated in a fatal encounter in Ogemaw County. On Sunday, June 28, authorities were called to a residence in Horton Township following reports of a 68-year-old man found unconscious and unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital but later died.
The incident reportedly began when a 34-year-old man approached his older neighbor around 8:50 p.m. to address the issue of a loud dog. What started as a conversation quickly devolved into a physical altercation, with punches exchanged. Both individuals fell to the ground during the struggle.
The 68-year-old victim became unconscious after the fall. Emergency services initiated CPR and contacted 911. An autopsy has been scheduled to ascertain the precise cause of his death. Following the autopsy, the Michigan State Police will forward the investigation to the Ogemaw County Prosecutor's Office for a review of possible criminal charges.