Authorities investigating teen's death as a homicide

Summary

A Texas teen visiting her sister was found dead early Saturday at a Milwaukie apartment, and detectives are investigating her death as a homicide. An autopsy was expected to be completed Sunday to determine how she died.

Story Published: Jul 28, 2007 at 5:00 PM PDT

Story Updated: Jul 28, 2007 at 7:11 PM PDT

Authorities investigating teen's death as a homicide

MILWAUKIE, Ore. - A Texas teen visiting her sister was found dead early Saturday at a Milwaukie apartment, and detectives are investigating her death as a homicide.

The sheriff's office identified the girl as 15-year-old Dani J. Countryman.

Authorities said she was in the area visiting her sister, Ashley Countryman of Oregon City. Dani Countryman's body was found inside an apartment near the intersection of Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard and Southeast Courtney Avenue early Saturday.

Deputies said the complex is a problem spot for them. In July alone, they have received various complaints about drinking, fighting and loud parties, they said.

An autopsy was expected to be completed Sunday to determine how the 15-year-old died.

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