Suffolk police are investigating the death of a Norfolk woman early Monday morning as a homicide, according to a city press release.

Kiara M. Etheridge, 23, was found dead in the roadway at Dill Road and Bidwell Street, the press release stated. Police received a report at 4:36 a.m. that she was lying in the roadway with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

Originally classified as an undetermined death, the death was later classified as a homicide.

Detectives are following up on several leads, the press release stated, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also submit tips through the free P3 Tips mobile app, by going to www.p3tips.com or by visiting the Suffolk Police Department website at www.suffolkva.us/spd and looking for the Suffolk Crime Line link. Tipsters never have to give their names or appear in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.