TAMPA, Fla. — A young woman was found dead along the side of the road Friday morning in Tampa, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Investigators said it happened around 3:15 a.m. near the area of W. Floribraska Avenue and N. Ola Avenue.
Police said shots were reportedly fired in that location, prompting officers to respond. When officers arrived, they said they found a young woman dead by the road.
Detectives haven't been able to identify the woman, but they said it appears she's around 5 feet, 9 inches and 180 pounds. She has black or dark brown hair with a faded black tattoo on her right inner forearm that reads "Arthur" with a small heart above it.
Police made a rendering of her tattoo:
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.