Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found strangled to death in the central Las Vegas valley on Sunday.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said they got a report around 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, about a body found in the 4000 block of Edgeford Place, near Desert Inn Road and Valley View Boulevard.

Officers found the body of an adult woman and medical personnel confirmed she was dead.

The initial investigation indicated foul play was involved, according to LVMPD.

Homicide detectives responded and the case remains ongoing. No further information was provided.

The Clark County Coroner's office identified the victim as 56-year-old Shirley Williams. She died from strangulation, and her death has been ruled a homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LVMPD's homicide section at (702) 828-3521 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.