MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MI - Police believe that a 74-year-old man accidentally shot and killed his 71-year-old cousijn at a remote cabin they owned in Northern Michigan.

Preliminary investigation indicates the shooting was an accident, Missaukee County Sheriff Jim Bosscher said.

The names of those involved were not released. The victim is from Metamora. The man who shot him is from Livonia.

The shooting was reported at 6:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, on South Jeffs Road in Butterfield Township.

An autopsy is being conducted Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Bosscher said additional information will be released later.