A somber discovery in St. Petersburg earlier today has set off a police investigation into a woman's death. The St. Petersburg Police Department reported that the body of a woman, showing signs of trauma, was found in the 3800 block of 15th Ave. North. A person walking by spotted her near a dumpster shortly after 8 a.m. and alerted authorities, as noted by ABC Action News.
The identity of the woman has not been released, and investigators are treating her death as suspicious. The exact cause of death remains undetermined until the medical examiner conducts a thorough analysis. FOX 13 News includes a statement that "there were signs of trauma," an indication that the police are possibly looking at a scenario of foul play.
At present, details surrounding the circumstances of the woman's death are scarce, and the investigation is ongoing. Police are likely canvassing the area for witnesses and potential surveillance footage that could shed light on the events leading up to the discovery of the body. The St. Petersburg Police Department has not provided further specifics about the ongoing inquiry.
A call to the community for any information that could assist in the investigation may soon follow. Detectives working the case will likely depend on the autopsy results to direct their inquiries further. "The cause of death will need to be determined by the Medical Examiner," a statement obtained by WFLA.
