3 found dead in vehicle outside Melbourne apartment complex

Police have not released any information about the deceased

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A death investigation is underway after three people were found dead inside a vehicle outside an apartment complex Sunday, according to Melbourne police.

Police were called to Manatee Cove Apartments, 746 Madelyn Way, around 10:50 p.m. for reports of a suspicious vehicle.

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Investigators said they found three people dead in the vehicle. Police have not released any information about their identities or said how they may have died.

According to a 911 call, a woman called 911 said there was a strong smell from the car.

‘’First off, I was shocked. Second off, I don’t think something like that is something you hear, normally,’’ resident Robert Parrish sad.

Anyone with information on what happened is asked to call Melbourne police at 321-608-6371.


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