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Woman found dead inside home in Canton, Michigan, police say

One person was taken into custody after a 30-year-old woman was found dead on Monday inside a home in Canton, Michigan, according to police.

At about 3:32 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of Pinehurst Drive, where the responding officers found the victim. Police say they have launched a domestic assault investigation and turned the case over to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office to review for charges. 

Police say there is no threat to the public. Police did not release the victim's identity pending family notifications.

"It's still early, but we believe her passing away was due to some sort of domestic assault, that's what early investigation is showing," said Detective Sergeant Jeff Zajac.

Advocates say they feel the need for services is growing for domestic violence victims and there needs to be more education about what abuse looks like, so people can get help before it's too late.

"I think I've been doing this for 20 years plus, and we have definitely seen a rise in the amount of cases and the lethality of cases that we're getting," said Sara Cross with Growth Works.

"Making sure people know what abuse is needs to be defined first, needs to be out there. It's something that we need to address first," said Anu Gopalakrishnan, president of MAI Family Services.

Victims of domestic violence can visit Canton's website for resources. There is also a 24-hour hotline available at 734-722-5400.

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