Phoenix police open homicide investigation after death of woman found injured under car

A woman who was found with severe injuries under a car in Phoenix earlier this month has died, prompting a homicide investigation, authorities said Monday.

Kiersten Fabiani, 61, died Sunday of injuries consistent with an assault, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

She had been hospitalized since Oct. 8, the day police responded to a call about an injured person near 40th Street and Greenway Road at 11:15 a.m.

Officers found Fabiani suffering from life-threatening injuries under a vehicle in the backyard of a home. She was unable to provide a statement because of her injuries.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or, to remain anonymous, call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish.

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