The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide which occurred in the 5400 block of Blair Road, NE.

At approximately 4:46 pm on Sunday, December 14, 2008, officers from the Fourth District were called to a residence in the 5400 block of Blair Road, NE, to investigate the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female inside who appeared to be unconscious.

Personnel from the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department responded, but were unable to find any signs consistent with life. The victim was subsequently pronounced dead on the scene by a representative from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia.

The identity of the decedent in this case is being withheld pending the proper notification of the next of kin.

A subsequent investigation by detectives from the department’s Homicide and Sexual Offenses Branch led to the arrest of 48-year-old Donna Gardner. She has been charged with Felony Murder in connection with this case.