TPD: Man Discovered Dead in Tampa, Homicide Suspected

A homicide investigation is currently underway in the 1500 block of Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, according to officers. The Tampa Police Department reported that officers responded to the area at around 5:15 p.m. following an emergency call.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a man with “upper body trauma,” according to investigators. The severity of the injuries indicated that the trauma was likely inflicted by another person. Despite immediate assessment by first responders, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.