Dead body found in empty Tampa lot, police say
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.
What we know:
According to the Tampa Police Department, at around 11 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man who was found dead at the 2700 block of 18th Avenue East.
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Detectives are working to identify the man and notify their next of kin, TPD said.
What we don't know:
How the man died is currently unknown. The cause will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Tampa Police Department.