St. Petersburg law enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 54-year-old man whose body was found in a home on 51st Avenue South. Local police described the man's death as suspicious and began the investigation after the discovery was made Thursday afternoon, as reported by FOX 13 News.
The St. Petersburg Police Department was called to the scene at about 3:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found the man dead. Details are currently limited as officials work to quickly and thoroughly determine the events leading to his death. Investigators are keeping information about the incident tightly guarded as inquiries continue. According to ABC Action News, no other individuals were found in the residence, and there is no information on potential suspects or the cause of the man's death.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the man who died. "No one was at the home at the time of the officers' arrival," WTSP reported regarding the St. Pete community. Both community members and the media are awaiting further updates as officials work to clarify the details of this event.
