Woman found dead in a house in St. Catharines

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a home in St. Catharines on Friday.

Niagara Regional Police say officers were called to a home near Lakeshore Road and Lake Street at approximately 4:15 p.m. after receiving reports of two people without vital signs.

When officers arrived, a woman was found dead inside the home.

A man was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Additional information on the victims, including their ages and relationship to one another, has not been released at this time.

Police said the homicide unit is investigating the death.

Investigators are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009451.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.