PALMDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Palmdale, allegedly at the hands of her fiance.
The investigation began after a man showed up at a hospital in Palmdale around 10 a.m. and said he had assaulted his fiancee, detectives said.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives went to his home in the 38500 block of 11th Street East, Palmdale to investigate.
They said they found a woman there who was deceased at the scene with apparent injuries to her upper torso, said Lt. Rodney Moore, with the LASD Homicide Bureau.
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The man was detained and was cooperating with investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 Tips" Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the Crime Stoppers website.