UPDATE 4:52 p.m.
Franklin police and the Johnson County Coroner’s Office are investigating a death that is now being called “suspicious” in the Branigin Woods neighborhood.
The call came in as a report of suicide in the 2700 block of Woodfield Boulevard at around 1:46 a.m. Saturday. A man was inside the house with the deceased woman, identified as Jennifer L. Lewis, 47, of Franklin, said Kirby Cochran, Franklin police chief.
Police are questioning the man, identified as Johnathan Z. Baker, 49, of Franklin, and gathering evidence to verify the cause of death, Cochran said.
The death initially being treated as a suicide but is now being called “suspicious.” Baker was arrested for a probation violation relating to the possession of handguns, Cochran said in a press release Saturday afternoon.
There is no danger in the area at this time, Cochran said.
“Further we would like the citizens and residents of Franklin to know the neighborhood is safe. We do not believe there is reason for concern of further danger related to this incident,” he said in a statement.
More information will be released when it is available.
ORIGINAL STORY
Franklin police are investigating a death in the Branigian Woods neighborhood.
The call came in as a report of suicide in the 2700 block of Woodfield Boulevard at around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
A man was located inside the house with the deceased woman. Police are questioning him and gathering evidence to verify the cause of death was suicide, said Kirby Cochran, Franklin police chief.
So far, the investigation is being treated as a suicide. More information will be released when the nature of the death is clear, Cochran said.
Indiana State Police and Johnson County Coroner’s Office are also investigating the case.
Johnson County Coroner Mike Pruitt released a statement Saturday afternoon stating the death is still under investigation, with an autopsy scheduled for Monday.
“A preliminary cause of death should be available following the autopsy. Franklin Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the death,” Pruitt said.
The identity of the deceased woman is being withheld until proper family notification can be made, Pruitt said.
