POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Polk County are investigating the murder of an elderly man from over the weekend.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gave a brief update on Sunday to give initial details on the homicide investigation.
Deputies said the victim was found dead at an independent-care facility.
Judd did not say how the man died, but described his death as a brutal murder.
“What we know is he died a very violent death,” Judd said.
Judd said his department will provide more information on Monday.
Channel 9 is working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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