A woman was found dead Tuesday in Lancaster, prompting sheriff’s homicide detectives to begin an investigation.

Deputies responded at approximately 9:40 a.m. Tuesday to the 45000 block of Spearman Avenue, between Division Street and Sierra Highway, where a woman was discovered unresponsive, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her name was being withheld pending notification of relatives. Details leading up to the woman’s discovery or the cause of death remain limited.

Anyone with information regarding the case was urged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

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