Columbus police investigating death on Pearl Street

Columbus police are investigating a suspicious death that was discovered on Pearl Street last night and have a suspect in custody.

Columbus police have released few details of the ongoing investigation, saying only that they were called to the 1400 block of Pearl Street at just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night, to check on a resident’s welfare. That’s where they found a person who had died.

Detectives were called to the house and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. One person is in custody.

If you have any information about this incident you are urged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600.