PCSO says early morning drowning may have been suicide

CREATED Aug. 17, 2012

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TUCSON  (KGUN9 TV) - The Pima County Sheriff's Department investigating a drowning on the northwest side now believe the victim, a 56-year old woman, may have taken her own life.

PCSO tells 9 On Your Side deputies responded to a home at Orange Grove and Camino de la Tierra at about 5:30 this morning. Detectives say a family members called 911 to report  a drowning.

When deputies arrived, they say they found the woman's body in a swimming pool.

Deputies also tell 9 On Your Side, shortly after, they found a suicide note inside of the house. Deputies did not find evidence of foul play.

PCSO will stay at the scene until they complete their investigation.