GREENWOOD — Police are now investigating a homicide after a mother and her 3-year-old son were found dead inside a Greenwood home on Monday.
According to the Greenwood Police Department, around 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 600 block of Greenway Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the two dead inside the home.
They were identified as Karter K. Clay a 3-year-old boy and his mother, Karon J. Clay 33.
Due to the state of decomposition, authorities initially had trouble with identification.
After autopsy findings, police said they are now switching from a death investigation to a homicide investigation.
At this time, police stated that they will not release any further details to preserve the integrity of the investigation.
Police ask anyone who may have any information regarding this investigation to contact the Greenwood Police Department at (317) 882-9191 or submit at tip on our Police Connect website at www.greenwood.in.gov/police.
