Plantation, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in a Plantation home, where a mother and her child were discovered deceased on Tuesday afternoon. The Plantation Police Department revealed that the father, who was also found in the home, was hospitalized following a “possible murder-suicide attempt,” shared by Det. Robert Rettig, a spokesperson for the department.
Authorities were alerted to the residence on Northwest 97th Avenue during the early afternoon, leading to the grim discovery of the deceased mother and child. The age of the child was not immediately disclosed by Rettig. The father, on the other hand, was found unconscious in the home due to a “possible overdose” and was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical treatment, as confirmed by Rettig.
Further details regarding the extent of the injuries sustained by the adult male were not readily available, according to Lt. Aston Bright of the Plantation Fire Department. The situation is currently under investigation, and updates on the case may follow in the future.
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