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Homicide investigation underway after man found dead, Clearwater PD says

Homicide investigation underway after man found dead, Clearwater PD says
Clearwater Police discuss Friday AM homicide
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CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — Clearwater Police said a homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead early Friday morning in the northern part of Clearwater Beach.

The Clearwater Police Department said that just after 12:30 a.m., a man's body was found in the 700 block of Mandalay Avenue.

Police said 49-year-old Jeffrey M. Chapman suffered blunt force trauma to the upper part of his body. Police claimed he was riding a bicycle at the time of the attack.

Clearwater Police said the motive for the attack is unknown but that residents in the area shouldn't be fearful. Detectives are looking for a four-door, black sedan and at least two suspects thought to be connected to the crime.

Anyone with information on the case should call Clearwater Police at 727-562-4242.

Clearwater Police addressed the case in a late Friday morning press conference. Watch the full press conference below:

Clearwater Police discuss Friday AM homicide