Scottsdale Police Department detectives have made an initial identification on the woman found dead in a Scottsdale canal the morning of March 28th. The woman has been initially identified as 28-year-old Passion Schurz, who was reported from the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community on March 22.
According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the initial identification was made based on specific tattoos, her physical characteristics, and clothing description. Dental records will be used to confirm her identification as soon as possible.
Passion’s family has been notified of this tragic outcome, and Scottsdale PD’s crisis counselors helped with the notification and are working to support the family along with Salt River Police Department resources.
“We can confirm that there were no injuries related to fractures, stab wounds, or gunshot wounds. The medical examiner is still determining the official cause of death. We’re being told the full report, including toxicology, won’t be ready for several more weeks,” announced the Department. “The investigation is not complete. Scottsdale detectives are working with Salt River Police investigators and the medical examiner to thoroughly investigate this case and piece together how Passion died and ended up in the canal.”
Anyone with additional information is urged to call the Scottsdale Police Department at 480-312-5000.
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