TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are now investigating the death of a woman found in a north Toledo alley Thursday as a homicide.
TPD received a call from a person who spotted the body after driving by an alley between Everett and Dexter streets near Lagrange Street. Police told WTOL 11 it appears the victim died at a different location before being dumped in the alley.
On Friday, the victim was identified as 41-year-old Erica Harris. An autopsy performed Thursday by the Lucas County Coroner's Office ruled her death a homicide and the cause of death was listed as blunt force neck trauma.
The alleyway was immediately blocked off for detectives to begin their investigation. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
This is a developing story.
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