Canton police are investigating a domestic violence-related homicide that occurred Monday in a subdivision near Canton Center and Cherry Hill Road, marking the latest in a troubling series of domestic violence incidents across the region in recent weeks.

The 30-year-old victim was found deceased in her bedroom after dispatchers received a call Monday afternoon reporting she was not breathing. A suspect is now in custody, though police have not disclosed the relationship between the victim and suspect.

"They ended up finding a female individual deceased in her bedroom," said Sgt. Jeff Zajac. "I can tell you there was no immediate weapons used that were on scene."

Neighbors in the quiet Canton subdivision expressed shock at the violence that occurred in their community.

"It's just so sad

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