The mysterious death of a Waurn Ponds woman in Corio over the weekend has led to a police homicide investigation.
Police were called to an address in Matthews Road about 10pm on Friday after reports that a woman had been assaulted.
Emergency services attended the address but could not revive the 44-year-old woman, who died at the scene.
Homicide squad detectives spoke with a number of people at the property, a police spokesperson said.
“At this stage, police believe this is likely to be a targeted incident.”
The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, and said police had yet to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
They urged witnesses or anyone with information to phone on Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.