COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) was dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of Pearl Street, just after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, to perform a welfare check.
When officers arrived at the residence, they went inside and discovered a deceased person.
CPD investigators were then summoned to the house and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. One person is now in custody.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600.

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