Water Street Suicide — Tampa Police responded to a report of a deceased person who reportedly died by suicide Thursday morning in a park at Sparkman Wharf located at 615 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL in Downtown Tampa.
Officers arrived on scene and confirmed the individual was deceased. Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working to positively identify the deceased. The next of kin will be notified once identification is confirmed.
The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner.
Authorities emphasize that it is still very early in this active investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tampa Police Department.