Update: Body Found in Burning Car Classified a Homicide

Update Monday (2:51 p.m.): Pasco Sheriff's deputies are now investigating the death as a possible homicide. The decased is a male, said Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. Details of his identity have not been released.

Earlier: Sunday (8:15 a.m.): A body was found inside a burning car early Sunday morning in the Moon Lake area, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.   

Pasco County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the area of Joyner Avenue and Helena Street at about 1:44 a.m. Sunday morning, according to a Sheriff's Office media release. They found the burning car with a body inside, according to the release.  

The case is under investigation. Further information was not available Sunday morning. Stick with Patch for details.