Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was discovered with fatal gunshot wounds inside her Summit County residence Wednesday evening.
Officers with the Stow Police Department responded to a home in the 4100 block of Vira Road around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, after being asked to assist a landlord with a tenant-related matter.
According to Stow Police Capt. Bryan Snavely, officers entered the residence and discovered the woman dead from gunshot wounds.
While police were at the property, relatives of the woman arrived and expressed concern because they had been unable to contact her.
Authorities have not publicly identified the woman.
Detectives with the Stow Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Investigators have not released information about a possible suspect or what may have led to the shooting.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Stow Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-689-5770.
The investigation remains ongoing.
