Update 05.08.26
UPDATE: Ongoing Investigation into May 3 Deaths
The Plant City Police Department’s investigation into the deaths that occurred on May 3, 2026, remains active and ongoing.
Detectives continue to conduct interviews, review forensic evidence, and analyze all aspects of the investigation. At this time, no final determination regarding the circumstances surrounding these deaths has been made. Based on the information developed thus far, detectives do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community.
The department asks the public to avoid speculation while investigators
continue to follow the evidence and complete a thorough review of the facts.
Additional information will be released as appropriate.
The Plant City Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred on May 3, 2026, at two locations within the city.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the 300 block of West Tever St, where four individuals were found. A 4-month-old and a 4-year-old sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their 28-year-old mother was alive when officers arrived, was transported to a local hospital, and later pronounced dead. Another child was also found at the scene, not physically injured.
During the investigation, officers were led to a second location in the 900 block of North Burton Street, where the 55-year-old mother of the 28-year-old was found deceased from a gunshot wound.
Detectives are asking for the community’s assistance. Some of the people traveled on foot between North Burton Street and the West Tever Street locations during the early morning hours.
Residents and businesses in the surrounding areas are asked to review any available surveillance or doorbell camera footage from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on May 3, 2026. Check for any video showing a woman walking with three young children in the vicinity of North Burton Street, West Tever Street, or the surrounding area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Plant City Police Department at 813-763-3316. Information can be provided anonymously. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional details are being withheld at this time.
