Police say the death is under active investigation as authorities work to determine what happened.
Authorities in Miami are investigating after a doctor and mother of two was found dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store. Officials said the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined.
A doctor and mother of two was found dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store in Miami, according to law enforcement officials. The discovery was made after emergency responders were called to the location, though details remain limited.
Police said the woman’s identity has not yet been publicly released, pending notification of next of kin. Authorities have not disclosed how long she may have been inside the freezer or the circumstances that led to her death.
Investigators said the case is being treated as an active death investigation. Officials emphasized that no conclusions have been reached regarding whether the death was accidental, medical-related, or the result of criminal activity.
The Miami-Dade Police Department said detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing employees, and examining the scene as part of their inquiry. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Dollar Tree said it is cooperating fully with law enforcement and expressed condolences to the victim’s family. The store location was temporarily closed as investigators worked at the scene.
Authorities urged the public to avoid speculation as the investigation continues. Additional information is expected to be released once official findings are available.
