THONOTOSASSA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a woman’s death after her body was found by deputies Saturday afternoon, according to a release.
Deputies say they were called to the area of Goldenrod Road just before 2 p.m. on a welfare check when they found the woman’s body.
So far, the sheriff’s office is considering this to be a homicide investigation stemming from an isolated incident.
“We are devastated to see such senseless violence end someone’s life,“ Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “Detectives are currently working to piece together the events that led up to this tragic death. This cruel violence will not be tolerated in our community, and will not go unpunished.”
Deputies say there is no threat to the public at the moment. Those with information on the woman’s death are asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813)247-8200.
