SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating an alleged homicide.

Just after 3:15p.m. on Saturday, police responded to the Ramada Inn, 605 SW Fairlawn in Topeka for report of a deceased person in one of the rooms, according to a media release.

After investigation, police were able to identify the victim as Sarah Cheyenne Crawford, 18, Paola.

The death is being investigated as a homicide and a person of interest was identified as Clarence James Foy, 26, Paola.

Police say the two were acquaintances and her death was the result of an argument.

Authorities are asking the public for help with information in the case.