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Man found dead inside BMW in Tampa; homicide investigation underway

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Posted at 4:29 PM, Dec 08, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-08 16:29:04-05

TAMPA, Fla. — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a BMW in Tampa.

Shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday, an abandoned blue BMW was reported to the Tampa Police Department in the 6800 block of Lyman Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers found a 38-year-old Hispanic man dead inside the BMW with trauma to his upper body.

No other details, including the victim's name, have been released.

Detectives said they are working to develop leads in their case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800.873.TIPS.