Hickory Police investigate suspicious death

The Hickory Police Department is investigating a suspicious death case that began early Sunday morning when a woman was found deceased at a residence on 8th Avenue Southeast in Hickory.

Hickory officers responded to a residence located at 330 8th Avenue Southeast in reference to an injured or sick person. Laura Matthews, 29, of Hickory, was discovered deceased in the residence.

As of Monday, May 9, no one was charged in this case and the cause of death was not yet determined.

Investigators are continuing their investigation and additional details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this on-going investigation is encouraged to call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551 or contact Investigator D. Bailey directly at dbailey@hickorync.gov.