Florida man, 27, found dead after reported stabbing at apartment complex, police say
Casselberry police investigate homicide at apartment complex
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
CASSELBERRY, Fla. - Aug. 1: This story has been updated to include the victim's name.
Original story:
A 27-year-old man was found dead inside his Casselberry apartment after a resident checking on her friend discovered him bleeding out, police said.
His death is now being investigated as a homicide.
What we know:
Casselberry police and fire crews responded to the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry just after 1 p.m., July 16, for a reported stabbing. Officers found an adult man dead inside his bedroom with trauma injuries, Casselberry Police said.
Authorities later identified the stabbing victim as Salim Jawa.
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Detectives spent hours processing the scene, searching for evidence and interviewing witnesses. The woman who sought help was questioned by investigators.
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The man's death is being treated as a homicide, officials confirmed on July 17. No arrests have been made at this time.
Casselberry Police respond to a reported stabbing on July 16, 2026. (Source: Susan Lumpkin)
What's next:
The investigation remains active.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Casselberry Police Department.