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Homicide investigation underway after man found lying on the ground in Tampa

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police said a homicide investigation has been opened after a man was found dead on the ground over the weekend.

TPD says the man was found on the ground near N 34th St and E Columbus Dr on Saturday (May 4). When police arrived on scene, the man was pronounced dead.

Police said the man died from upper-body trauma.

If you have any information on the case, call Tampa Police at 813-231-6130 or Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

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