A teenager found dead early Friday morning is believed to be a missing runaway from Temple Terrace, police say.
The Tampa Police Department said a 14-year-old girl's body was discovered on West Floribraska Avenue near North Highland Avenue after officers responded to a report of several gunshots being fired just before 4 a.m.
Investigators say the teen is believed to be Nilexia B. Alexander, who was previously reported missing. While the exact circumstances surrounding the teen's death are not yet known, authorities confirmed she had apparent gunshot wounds.
