Homicide probe opens following death of woman found in Malibu

Authorities have opened a homicide investigation in connection with the death of a woman found in Malibu over the weekend.

Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a medical emergency call on Westlake Boulevard around 7:15 p.m. where they located a female adult, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated in a news release Tuesday.

It was unclear exactly where the discovery was made along the miles-long stretch of road but the unidentified woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died, the Sheriff’s Department said.

Investigators have not yet determined the cause of death and are awaiting the results of an autopsy.

“This investigation is ongoing, and there is no additional information available at this time,” the Sheriff’s Department said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or go to the lacrimestoppers.org website.