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Man Found Dead Lying In Blood Inside Burning Somerton Home, Philly Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Officials are investigating a suspicious death after they say a man was found lying in a large amount of blood in a burning home in Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood. Authorities were called to the 11000 block of Greiner Road just after 7 p.m. Friday.

Police say a next-door neighbor smelled smoke from inside the home. When he opened the front door, he found a 62-year-old man lying in a large amount of blood, according to police.

Fire crews found two separate fires started in the home -- one on the second floor and another in the basement.

An investigation continues.

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