ELKHART, Ind. – A death investigation is underway after a deceased female was discovered by authorities.

Elkhart officers were dispatched at approximately 9:14 a.m. Saturday Oct.20, to 303 Waterfall Drive regarding a deceased person.

When officers arrived to the Waterfall Highrise apartment complex, they discovered a 46-year-old female, dead, within the apartment.

Elkhart City Police Department in coordination with the Elkhart County Homicide Unit are looking into the incident.

The Elkhart County Coroner’s Office is working in tandem with detectives on scene.

The woman’s identity has not been released pending next of kin notification.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is handling the case.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Michiana CrimeStoppers at 574-288-STOP or Elkhart detectives at 564-295-7070.