University of Tampa community in shock after abandoned baby found dead near campus dormitory

The University of Tampa community is in shock following the discovery of an abandoned and deceased infant on campus by police officers last weekend. According to authorities, they came across the body while investigating a matter near freshman dormitory McKay Hall, situated at 401 W Kennedy Boulevard, around midnight on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the baby’s death are currently under investigation by Tampa Police Department (TPD), who have stated that there is no threat to public safety in relation to this incident. University officials informed students via a text alert system of an “active TPD investigation” occurring in McKay Hall and encouraged individuals to steer clear of the designated areas as investigations were underway, reports the Tampa Bay Times. The university has also offered counseling services for those affected by this tragic event. As per the University’s website, McKay Hall is a dormitory that provides lodgings exclusively reserved for newcomers comprising about 160 students at present time. A team of forensic specialists were seen in and around McKay Hall following their discovery as TPD investigates further into the infant’s cause of death which has not been made public yet by authorities, reports Fox 13 News Network based on available resources at our disposal up until publication of this report.