TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a man and woman were found dead inside a home in the 2400 block of West Texas Avenue on Tuesday afternoon.
Officers responded to the residence at approximately 12:54 p.m. and found both adults deceased.
Detectives said preliminary findings indicate the man shot the woman before dying from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Early information suggests the two were in a relationship.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the events leading up to the incident. Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Detectives said initial findings indicate the incident is isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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