Kissimmee police are investigating after a person was found dead behind a shopping center late Wednesday night, turning an ordinary weeknight into a crime scene behind one of the city’s busiest retail hubs.
Officers responded at about 10:49 p.m. to a call behind the Plaza del Sol mall and discovered the individual, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives remained at the location through the night while investigators processed the area and began piecing together what happened.
According to WFTV, officers confirmed the death after arriving on scene, and detectives stayed overnight as part of an active investigation. The Kissimmee Police Department has not released the victim's name or shared any details about the circumstances surrounding the death.
Scene And Local Context
Plaza del Sol is a sprawling retail center along West Vine Street, with discount anchors and dozens of smaller storefronts, according to Crossman & Company. The mall sits on a busy commercial strip, which means investigators must work carefully to preserve evidence while the area continues to draw shoppers and staff.
Police Tip Line
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kissimmee Police Department. The department's website lists the non-emergency line at 407-846-3333. For emergencies, call 911, and the department urges anyone with tips to reach out as detectives continue their inquiry, per the Kissimmee Police Department.
Recent Local Context
The discovery follows a separate suspicious death in Kissimmee this summer that was later reclassified as a homicide, where police named a person of interest in that June case, according to WKMG ClickOrlando. Authorities have not said the two investigations are related.
This is a developing story and will be updated as officials release more information. Neighbors or businesses with home or security camera footage who think it could help investigators are asked to contact police.
