COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A body was found Monday afternoon in the North Linden neighborhood, according to Columbus police.

According to Columbus police, officers responded to the 2500 block of Howey Road at 12:24 p.m. and found a woman’s body in a vacant house. Police said it appeared the victim was shot and she was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:33 p.m.

Police are continuing to identify the victim, and the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Columbus police at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477 (TIPS).

This is the 121st homicide in Columbus for 2022.