North Port Police Department investigating homicide of 20-year-old

An investigation into a suspicious death is currently underway by the North Port Police Department at Sawyer Circle and Richbriar Drive.

Officials say they identified the victim as Tyren Athony Kinard, 20, of Port Charlotte.

Police were called to a remote area at Sawyer Circle around 7:30 a.m., Saturday morning. Kinard was found dead.

Police also located a vehicle that is tied to the investigation Sunday morning.

The vehicle in Saturday’s homicide investigation of Tyren Anthony Kinard of Port Charlotte. has been located in Port Charlotte. Thank you for all the tips and information. If you know anything else about case 2018-09-0407 please notify Det. Chris Maki at 941-429-7323. pic.twitter.com/1WOXq2BQAE
— North Port Police (@NorthPortPolice) September 9, 2018

Officials believe it is a mostly isolated incident, and there is no danger to the surrounding area.

The scene is clear.

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