A resident of an Elizabeth Street apartment died when fire broke out in his small apartment Wednesday night.

Scotty Haynes, who police said was “around 51” years of age, was dead when firefighters pulled him from the home around 7 p.m., Shelbyville police said.

“No foul play is suspected,” Det. Sgt. Sam Jacobs said.

The fire’s cause has not been determined but is “believed to be electrical,” according to Jacobs.

Haynes was removed from the apartment shortly after firefighters/first responders arrived.

“CPR was performed but they were unable to revive him,” Jacobs said.

Investigators are unsure if Haynes died of smoke inhalation. An autopsy was requested by police and Haynes’ body is being sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab in Nashville. Jacobs confirmed Haynes did not die from burns.

Haynes was found seated in a chair approximately 15 feet away from what Jacobs said was “the main part of the fire.”

“The fire was not near where he was,” Jacobs said.

The small two-room apartment was described by Jacobs as comprised of one living/dining/sleeping area with a small bathroom and closet.

The TBI is also involved in the investigation. Jacobs said this is routine in fatal fires and does not mean anything more than a non-suspicious fire is suspected.

Shelbyville Fire/Rescue personnel said they cannot comment since the TBI is involved.