Zelica Martucci and Philip Martucci Death – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was conducting an investigation into a possible murder-suicide that took place in the parking lot of a hospital which is located in Tampa.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., deputies responded to a complaint about two individuals who may have passed away in the parking lot of the HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, which is located at 6001 Webb Road.
After arriving at the location, HSCO deputies reported discovering a woman who had been shot and a male who appeared to have shot himself in the head. Both victims were confirmed to have gunshot wounds.
Both the woman, Zelica Martucci, who is 67 years old, and the guy, Philip Martucci, who is 75 years old, were identified by the authorities as being from Tampa, Florida.
According to the deputies, this was a unique incidence, and there is no reason to be concerned about the general public. The inquiry into this matter is still ongoing. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis is urged to reach out for help.
You can contact the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211 or call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached 24/7 at 800-799-7233. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.