Plant City Community Mourns Hailey Dempsey And Three Family Members After Fatal May 3 Incident
Hailey Dempsey, 28, died after an early morning incident on May 3, 2026, in Plant City that also claimed two children, a 4-month-old baby and a 4-year-old, along with the children’s 55-year-old grandmother.
Officers responded to the 300 block of West Tever Street after reports of a disturbance and found the two young children deceased inside the home.
Hailey Dempsey was taken to a nearby hospital and later died from injuries.
Investigators later found the grandmother deceased at a separate related residence, bringing the total number of lives lost to four.
One child inside the home survived and was physically unharmed, and officials have not released that child’s identity.
Authorities asked residents to review surveillance and doorbell camera footage from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. as they continue to establish the timeline.
Details regarding memorial services will be announced at a later time, and obituary and funeral service information will be shared by family members.
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