Norwalk, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Friday, released the name of a woman whose body was found early Thursday morning inside an apartment in Norwalk. Officers located 31-year-old Karisa Shendelman, who died from multiple stab wounds. Her death is being treated as a homicide and the investigation is ongoing.

In an earlier report, authorities said that at around 12:30-a.m. Thursday, Police in Norwalk were notified of a potential stabbing at 608 Knoll Drive. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who was detained and later arrested on outside, unrelated charges. His name was not released. Upon further investigation, Police located the body of a deceased adult female. During the initial investigation, the death was being treated as suspicious.

Authorities say there is no immediate threat to the public. Agents with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) are assisting Norwalk Police in the investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.