CICERO, Ill. (WLS) -- Cicero police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in an apartment fire.

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The fire happened Monday evening at a three-story apartment building in the 1800-block of 51st Avenue, police said.

Officials said a middle-aged man was found dead inside one of the units.

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The Cook County Medical examiner said the man died of a gunshot wound to the head.

His death has been deemed a homicide.

Fire officials said they were investigating an apparent fuel explosion.

State marshal and town investigators were on scene overnight.

No other victims were reported.

The victim's identity has not been released to the public.

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