TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead on West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saturday evening.
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Tampa police investigation
What we know:
The Tampa Police Department said officers rushed to the 1900 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at 6:18 p.m. on Saturday.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found an unresponsive man who had died, according to authorities.
Medical examiner called
What we don’t know:
The cause of the man’s death is currently unknown, according to police.
The Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to officially determine how he died.
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Investigators have not yet shared what circumstances led up to the incident, but they noted that updates will be released as the investigation allows.
Community tips requested
What’s next:
Detectives are actively gathering evidence at the scene to piece together what happened.
The Tampa Police Department asks anyone who has information about this case to call them at 813-231-6130.
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