She was found early Saturday morning in an alley in Canton.

CANTON City police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old female who was found in an alley early Saturday morning as a homicide. Police identified the victim as Sylvia McGee, a Canton City Schools student.

McGee was found dead from gunshot wound to the head at 4:01 a.m. Saturday.

"We don't have any suspect that has been identified," police Lt. Dennis Garren said. "They (detectives) have people they want to talk to."

She was an eighth-grade student student in Canton City Schools, according to a statement from the district.

"The Canton City School District would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of our student Sylvia McGee," said Barbara Maceyak, interim superintendent of Canton City Schools. "Sylvia was in the eighth grade at our Compton Learning Center’s Connections Program," statement read. "We will have our counselors available there on Monday and at the STEAMM Academy @ Hartford, where she previously attended and had many friends. District support will be available for those who are struggling with grief for as long as they are needed following this tragedy.

"We ask that you keep Sylvia’s loved ones, classmates, and our district in your thoughts as we mourn her loss."

McGee was found on Bieyl Court SW, near 11th Street SW, about 4 a.m., according to information from the Fire Department, whose medics responded to the scene.

"There is nothing to suggest this is self-inflected," said Harry Campbell, chief investigator with the Stark County Coroner's Office. "This is being investigated as a homicide."

Garren said he could not say why the teenage girl was out in the early-morning hours.

"More than likely that would be part of their investigation," Garren said. "I don't want to speculate if her parents knew she was out there."

Campbell said the girl was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:01 a.m.

"I heard a gunshot," said Jessica Hiller of the 1000 block of Clarendon Avenue SW. "It was at night time. I didn't go outside or anything like that."

Police said the investigation continues and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Canton Police Department Detective Bureau or tips can be left anonymously at tip411 by going to cantonohio.gov.

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