Woman found dead with gunshot wound in River Falls, police investigating

UPDATE: The River Falls police department has identified the victim as Amy Cathleen Theis of River Falls, according to a news release.

Police say a suspect has been taken into custody, and the case is being reviewed by the St. Croix County District Attorney’s Office for charges. Police have not identified the suspect at this time.

Original report:

A 47-year-old woman was found dead with a gunshot wound in River Falls just after midnight on Monday, according to the River Falls Police Department.

Police say they responded to reports of an unconscious person near the intersection of Sterling Heights Drive and Bandle Street.

They then found the woman’s body.

Police have not released information on any arrests, but say there is no current threat to the community.

The investigation is ongoing.