This morning, a woman’s body was discovered in the parking lot of a Walmart in Cooper City, sparking an investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The body, found by a light post at approximately 9 a.m. at the Walmart situated at 4700 South Flamingo Road, has become the center of a death investigation as authorities work to understand the circumstances of her demise. Officials are not suspecting foul play at this stage, according to a statement obtained by the Miami Herald.
Following the discovery, deputies cordoned off a section of the parking lot, inhibiting any vehicles from entering or leaving that part of the premises. As investigators conducted their inquiries and engaged with potential witnesses, the area was observed from above by 7Skyforce, which reported the victim’s body lying on the ground between a tree and a light pole, shrouded by a yellow tarp. Although the full details of the incident remain under investigation, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has so far indicated there are no signs of criminal activity involved, as per WSVN.
The determination of the cause and manner of death rests with the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will follow through with an autopsy to clarify the specifics of the case. “The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office,” BSO spokeswoman Gerdy St. Louis said in a statement to the Miami Herald…