A man and a woman were found dead late Wednesday morning on James Melvin Drive in Plant City, prompting a heavy response from Hillsborough County deputies and an active death investigation that authorities say is contained to the immediate area.
The Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office said there is no known threat to the public and that everyone believed to be involved has been accounted for. Detectives stayed on scene for hours Wednesday as they worked to sort out what happened.
In a press release, the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office said deputies were dispatched at about 11:37 a.m. to the 2900 block of James Melvin Drive, where they located an adult male and an adult female deceased. The agency said detectives are actively investigating the circumstances and that any public updates will come through the HCSO Public Affairs Office.
Local station WTSP reported the discovery and early scene details based on the HCSO statement. The WTSP story was written by Hadia Moosvi.
Scene and public safety
The sheriffs office said investigators secured the area while detectives processed the scene and interviewed those they needed to speak with. As of Wednesday evening, officials had not released the identities of the deceased or the cause of death, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Recent context in Plant City
The case comes in a year that has already seen other death investigations in Plant City. In April, the Tampa Bay Times reported a separate incident in which deputies found a woman deceased near a bridge in Plant City. Local investigators note that each scene is handled as its own case while detectives work to determine what occurred.
How to share tips
Anyone with information about Wednesdays incident is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office non-emergency line at (813) 247-8200 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477. Media inquiries can be sent to the HCSO Public Affairs Office at [email protected].
What we will watch
This remains an active investigation, and officials caution that details may change as detectives follow leads and gather evidence. We will update this story when the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office releases additional information.
