Mount Dora police are investigating the death of a couple in a senior living community. Officers were dispatched to Waterman Village at 150 Waterman Avenue for possible suspicious activity, according to the Mount Dora Police Department. , security had called 911 about a suspicious incident, and that was how we responded to the scene,” Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said. According to Gibson, the two victims were married couples. Gibson said the couple’s deaths are being investigated as a homicide. We have responded to initiate a systematic investigation,” Gibson said. Detectives have not determined the cause of the victim’s death and Mt. Dora police have not released the victim’s identity. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting with the investigation. , “FDLE is committed to assisting the Dora Mountain Police Department. “We will absolutely dedicate all resources that (Gibson) or his agency believes will help resolve this case.” “We are and will continue to be a strong community,” Mayor Chrissy Style said. “I want everyone to be confident that we live in a safe, strong, and safe city. As promised by the Chief, we are doing everything in our power to solve this crime.” We will do it in the facility so that you can spend your time with peace of mind. “They have some guards on the facility, they have some,” Gibson said. “For the time being, the Mt. Dora police are there because we want everyone to feel comfortable, as close as possible, and feel at home.” at 1-800-423-TIPS . Watch the full press conference with Mt. Dora police below.
Mount Dora police are investigating a dead couple in a senior living community.
Officers responded to Waterman Village at 150 Waterman Avenue for possible suspicious activity, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.
Interim Police Chief Mike Gibson said: “Around 4:06 p.m., I believe a security guard called 911 about a suspicious incident. That’s how we responded.”
Upon arrival, police found an 83-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman dead.
According to Gibson, the two victims were married couples.
Gibson said the couple’s deaths are being investigated as murder.
“Members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Forensics Department, the Mt. Dora Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have responded to initiate a highly coordinated investigation into this suspicious death investigation,” Gibson said. rice field.
“We promise to spare no expense to find out the facts regarding this untimely death,” Gibson said.
Detectives have not determined the victim’s cause of death, and Mount Dora police have not released the victim’s identity.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is assisting the investigation.
FDLE’s Lee Massey said, “FDLE is committed to assisting the Dora Mountain Police Department.” To do.”
The mayor said city leaders are dedicated to investigating the couple’s death.
“We are and will continue to be a strong community,” said Mayor Chrissy Style. “We live in a safe, strong and safe city and want to assure you that we are doing everything in our power to solve this crime, as promised by the Mayor.”
Gibson said that at this time, the Mt. Dora Police Department is on site to help residents feel safe.
“They have some guards on the facility, they have some,” Gibson said. “For the time being, the Mt. Dora Police will be there because we want everyone to feel comfortable and safe as close as possible.”
Police are asking anyone with information to call 352-735-7130 or contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Watch the full press conference with Mt. Dora police below.