MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Ada County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found dead in a U-Haul outside a Lowe’s store in Meridian on Oct. 16.
The coroner says 45-year-old Shawna Helling of Boise was pronounced dead at the scene in the 3400 block of North Eagle Road at 7:15 p.m. after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.
The cause and manner of death remain pending as the investigation continues. The Meridian Police Department is leading the investigation.
Authorities were initially called to the Lowe’s after reports of an unresponsive woman. Officers found Helling deceased and cold to the touch when they arrived.
The Ada County Coroner’s Office and additional detectives responded to assist at the scene.
Idaho News 6 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
