ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating an “apparent shooting death” at the Econo Lodge at Central and Tramway in northeast Albuquerque as a suspicious death investigation. Officers responded to the area just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 18.

Police received reports of a shooting at the motel and officers from the Foothills Area Command responded to the scene. A female adult victim was found dead inside a room as the result of a gunshot wound.

Detectives have begun a homicide investigation. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.