Deputies discover dead body during welfare check

Published: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:10 AM EDT
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Palm Beach County detectives are investigating a homicide in west Delray Beach after a man’s body was found during a welfare check, authorities say.

According to a news release from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a home in the 15000 block of Summer Lake Drive at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to perform a welfare check.

Deputies found a man dead inside the home. An autopsy determined he was the victim of a homicide.

Detectives from PBSO's Violent Crimes Division are investigating the incident.

No other information, including a motive or suspect information, is known at this time, the sheriff's office said.

If you have any information that can help authorities, call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS.

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