Woman found dead at Tampa home, investigation underway

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman was found dead at a Tampa home Wednesday morning.

HCSO’s 911 Dispatch Center received a call at 11:38 a.m. from a child who said the child’s mother was dead, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies went to the 12200 block of North 16th Street. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue also responded and determined the woman was dead at the scene.

Investigators have not released the woman’s identity or said what caused her death.

The case remains under investigation. HCSO said future updates will come from its Public Affairs Office.