APOPKA, Fla. – A call for service led officers to discover two dead bodies at a general store in Apopka on Friday night, according to the police department.
In a release, police said that they received a call for service shortly before 9 p.m. at the Griffin’s General Store, located at 262 W. Michael Gladden Blvd.
Upon arrival, they found the bodies, though detectives said it’s still not clear whether the incident involved a homicide or a possible murder-suicide.
“The scene remains secured as investigators process evidence and work to determine exactly what occurred,” the release reads. “There is no known ongoing threat to the public.”
However, the police department announced that there will be an “increased presence in the area” as a precaution.
Anyone with information that can help detectives is urged to contact the police department at (407) 703-1757. Alternatively, tips can be made anonymously through Crimeline at (800) 423-8477.
On Saturday, Apopka police said on social media that they continue to investigate the incident and the “next of kin notifications for the two deceased have been completed. Detectives are actively following-up on all leads and processing evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. At this time, there are no concerns for public safety related to this incident. Out of respect for the families involved, additional details are limited. Updates will be shared as information becomes available and appropriate for release.”
No additional information has been provided at this time.