Authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of a 73-year-old woman who was found unresponsive at her residence in St Andrew on Monday night. The deceased has been identified as Shelia Colette Garrick, according to police sources.
Preliminary reports indicate that Garrick’s body was discovered hanging from a window inside her home. Law enforcement officers were alerted and responded to the scene, where the matter was officially classified as a suspected suicide pending further inquiries.
Investigators say they are continuing to gather information surrounding the circumstances leading up to the incident. No foul play has been confirmed at this time, and a post-mortem examination is expected to assist in determining the official cause of death.
The tragic incident has left residents in the community shaken, as police urge anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid the ongoing investigation.