Investigation continues for female found in Yellowknife alley

RCMP in Yellowknife say a femalewas found unresponsive in the alley behind the Gold Range Saturday morning.

Police say they got the call around 7:30 a.m. MT.The female, whose age has not been released, was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Officers have cordoned off a section behind the Gold Range complex.

At least six officers were on the scene at one point Saturday, including one with a camera. Two officers spent time examining asection of stairs off the back of the Gold Range Hotel.

The Chief Coroner and RCMP are investigating the death,andConst.Elenore Sturkosays that's why more details about the female have yet to be released.

She says investigators also need the public's help.

"If anyone, you know, has any information in relation to the investigation and they want to contact the RCMP, they can do so at 669-1111 or they can call Crime Stoppers."

Sturko says she's not sure when more information will be released about theinvestigation, but doesn't expect an updateany earlier than Monday.