October death investigation elevated to homicide at Miami Hills Apartments

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department reports a death investigation at Miami Hills Apartment from October has now been elevated to a homicide.

Police were originally called to the 3300 block of High Street on a welfare check on Oct. 22.

Upon arrival, authorities say they found 42-year-old Joyce Montague unresponsive.

Montague was later pronounced dead.

The South Bend Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded and began investigating.

Authorities say through their investigation and the preliminary autopsy results, the case has been elevated to homicide.

Police say the investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to submit an anonymous tip to Michiana Crime Stoppers by calling 574-288-STOP.