NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a man and a woman were found dead in North Lauderdale.
Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue crews responded to a Firestone located in a strip mall near South State Road 7 and West McNab Road at around 7 a.m., Monday, to investigate.
Officials said a deputy was patrolling the area when he came across the two individuals, who were sitting outside of the tire store.
“Around 7 o’clock this morning, a BSO deputy from the North Lauderdale district was conducting patrol in the area when he discovered two subjects found unconscious at the Firestone located at 1387 South State Road 7,” said BSO Public Information Officer Robyn Hankerson. “He contacted North Lauderdale Fire Rescue, and they arrived at the scene and pronounced both subjects dead around 7:04 this morning.”
When rescue crews arrived on scene, both victims were pronounced dead.
“BSO homicide detectives are working on this case and investigating it along with our crime scene units,” said Hankerson. “What we do know about both subjects is that one is male and female, but their identities are pending the notification of next of kin.”
The discovery happened in a busy shopping plaza near a school.
“I think that is really awful to hear something like that,” said Debbie Mattock who lives nearby. “I mean, having the kids, you know, around here and thing, I don’t think it’s good at all.”
The cause of death for both victims remains unknown but detectives have deemed the situation suspicious.
The investigation is being treated as a double homicide.
“We ask anyone who may have seen them, or may have seen anyone or anything suspicious in this area around 7 o’clock this morning or beforehand to contact crimestoppers,” said Hankerson.
7News cameras captured investigators combing for clues outside of the store near the curb.
If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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