A quiet stretch of Tee Time Road in Wimauma turned into the center of a tragedy Friday afternoon after deputies found a 4-year-old child unresponsive in the 2500 block. The child was later pronounced dead, and authorities have opened an active investigation into what happened. For now, officials are keeping details close while detectives work the case.
In a press release, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 3:30 p.m. Friday to the 2500 block of Tee Time Road, where they located the child unresponsive. The child was later pronounced deceased, and the cause of death is pending further review by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office described the case as an active investigation and said any new information will be released through its Public Affairs Office.
Local station WWSB reported the same basic timeline, noting deputies remained on scene Friday afternoon as detectives gathered information. The outlet, in its Feb. 21 story, also noted that officials have not released additional identifying details about the child. Neighbors and nearby residents are left waiting for answers and watching the investigation unfold on their block.
Investigators Return to Tee Time Road
FOX 13 reported that deputies returned to the scene Saturday evening as investigators continued to work the case, a presence the Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the station. Authorities again emphasized that the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death and that the investigation remains active. At this time, there is no indication that any criminal charges have been announced.
How to Reach Investigators
The Sheriff’s Office has said that further updates will come from its Public Affairs Office, and a contact number was listed in the agency’s press release. Members of the public who may have information about the incident are asked to contact HCSO through its non-emergency line or through Crime Stoppers so detectives can follow up on any leads. Officials are also urging residents to avoid speculation while investigators do their work…