An Avondale Estates Police Car. Source: City of Avondale Estates, GA

Avondale Police responded to a call at 6:45 am on Monday morning about a “person down” on Devon Lane.

Officers located a 48-year-old woman who was lying in bed “unresponsive.”

“EMS arrived shortly afterwards,” Police Chief Gary Broden said. “The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office was requested to the scene.  At the time of the initial investigation it appeared to have been a natural cause death and no foul play indicated.  Investigation continues by the Avondale Estates Police Department and the DeKalb County Examiner’s Office.”