ATLANTA — A woman was found dead along an interstate ramp Thursday morning not far from the Gateway Center, Atlanta Police said. They are investigating her death as a homicide.
The deceased woman was located along the HOV ramp that leads to I-75 South, which goes underneath I-20. Police said it happened not far from 275 Pryor Street, which is the address of the Gateway Center.
A homicide detective with Atlanta Police said they expect foul play.
Lt. Ralph Woolfolk of APD said the 46-year-old woman was found around 8:50 a.m.
"It appears that this woman was homeless and was lying right off of the exit ramp here," Woolfolk said.
They recovered some evidence that has been submitted for analysis. They are still trying to determine what caused her death.
"It appears to be some type of trauma and we are accessing all possibilities at this point," he added. Woolfolk said no cars were involved.
The nearby Gateway Center works to combat homelessness in Atlanta. According to its website, the organization's mission is to "connect people experiencing homelessness with the support necessary to become self-sufficient and find a permanent home."
They offer programs and services to those in need, including housing placement, skills training.
11Alive is working to get more information about what happened.