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Woman found dead inside Minneapolis home, death ruled a homicide

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the victim died from multiple sharp force injuries.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Police are investigating a women's death as a homicide after she was found inside a home Tuesday afternoon in north Minneapolis.

According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the body of the 37-year-old victim was discovered inside a residence on the 700 block of Thomas Avenue North just after 3:15 p.m. Tuesday. 

Responding officers say they determined the woman's death was "possibly suspicious," but later ruled it a homicide after the Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled she died from multiple sharp force injuries.

The woman was later identified as LaTiffany Altanette Lessley.

No arrests have been made in connection to the homicide.

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