COCOA, Fla. – A criminal investigation is underway Friday afternoon near a Walmart on Clear Lake Road in Cocoa after a man possibly in his 50s was found dead in a nearby homeless camp, according to police.
Cocoa Police Department officials said the investigation began around 3:30 p.m. when a man from the homeless camp ran to the parking lot to report the death.
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Three people were detained at the scene and are being questioned by authorities, according to a news release.
Police said the circumstances of the man's death are being investigated. He has not been identified.
Authorities said that there is no active threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).