WIMAUMA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said it is conducting a homicide investigation after the medical examiner ruled a four-year-old Wimauma child's death a homicide.
On Feb. 20, around 3:30 p.m., HCSO said deputies responded to the 2500 block of Tee Time Road, where they found a child unresponsive.
The child was later pronounced deceased.
On March 4, HCSO said the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner ruled the child's death to be a homicide.
“This is a heartbreaking case, and our detectives are working tirelessly to determine the events that led to this tragedy,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
The investigation remains active.

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