Investigation into man's death continues

Police confirm Shawn Dollar, 34, of Marquette was found dead in an empty building in downtown Marquette Friday
Police confirm Shawn Dollar, 34, of Marquette was found dead in an empty building in downtown Marquette Friday

Police in Marquette are continuing the investigation into the death of 34-year-old Shawn Dollar of Marquette.

The body found at 231 West Washington Friday was identified Saturday as belonging to Dollar. He was last seen alive on Saturday, September 8th.

Police say they found the body inside the former home of the 231 House of Muses while they were investigating Dollar’s disappearance.

The Marquette Police have not released any further information regarding the cause of death. The agency is working with Michigan State Police Forensic Lab.

Marquette Police Department Detective Captain Gordon Warchock says the investigation is centered on what caused the injury that resulted in Dollar’s death.

Warchock says there results of the autopsy showed that Dollar was not stabbed nor shot, but says there is no conclusive evidence that points to a cause of death.