Man taken into custody after woman found dead in South St. Paul

South St. Paul police are investigating after an adult female was found dead inside of a residence on the 500 block of 9th Avenue South early Friday morning.

According to authorities, responding officers found the deceased woman around 4:05 a.m. on a report of a dead person. Upon arrival, an adult male present at the home was taken into custody for questioning.

Police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.

South St. Paul Police Department, with the assistance of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will release additional details when available.