PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA — A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in Pasco County, Florida, where authorities have arrested a mother following the death of her young son. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Drexel Road in the Land O’ Lakes area around 9:50 a.m. after receiving a distressing 911 call from 40-year-old Justine Mroz, who reported an incident involving her child.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered Mroz’s juvenile son deceased inside the residence. Despite immediate response and efforts by first responders, the child could not be revived. The discovery left both law enforcement and the community in shock as investigators began piecing together the devastating chain of events that led to the young boy’s death.
Detectives quickly launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. While the manner and cause of death remain under investigation, officials have confirmed that this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have been careful to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of the child’s identity as the investigation continues.
Following several hours of investigation, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justine Mroz, charging her with second-degree homicide in connection with her son’s death. She was taken into custody and transported to the Pasco County Jail, where she awaits further legal proceedings.
At this time, officials have not released additional details about the child’s name, age, or cause of death, citing the sensitive and ongoing nature of the case. The sheriff’s office has also not commented on potential motives or circumstances that may have led to the tragedy.
The heartbreaking news has left neighbors and the wider Land O’ Lakes community in mourning. Many have expressed disbelief and sorrow, describing the situation as “unimaginable.” Some residents of the area, shaken by the tragedy, have placed flowers and candles near the family’s home in remembrance of the young boy whose life was tragically cut short.
Community members have taken to social media to express condolences, offering prayers for the child and for those affected by the tragedy. While details remain limited, the outpouring of emotion reflects a shared sense of grief and confusion as the community struggles to make sense of what happened.
Authorities have emphasized that this remains an active and ongoing investigation, and more information will be released as detectives continue to gather evidence and await the medical examiner’s findings.
This heartbreaking case serves as a somber reminder of how fragile life can be — and of the vital need for compassion, awareness, and community support in times of crisis.
As the investigation continues, the community remembers the young life lost — a child whose potential and promise were taken far too soon.
