Police put up crime scene tape at the apartment where the woman was found.

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Baltimore City police are investigating the killing of a woman who was found in a Fells Point apartment.Mobile users tap here to watch video | Hear from neighborsPolice were called to an apartment in the 700 block of South Bond Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. Monday by a co-worker of the victim who was concerned about her because she hadn't been heard from in several days.With help from city firefighters, police entered the apartment and found the 40-year-old woman dead, authorities said. She was identified Wednesday as Claudia Parodi."She sustained trauma to the body. I don't want to get into specifics of the case," said Baltimore police Sgt. Jarron Jackson.Police said they do not believe Parodi's death was random, and they have strong leads in the investigation.According to social media, Parodi had worked at the restaurant Pazo in Harbor East for three years. Workers there were too upset to talk Tuesday, but a statement from the restaurant described her as a bubbly, vibrant, gracious and intelligent woman."We were blessed to have known her for three years," the statement read. Parodi was called a popular server and beloved team member. The statement concluded: "We are incredibly sad and will miss her greatly."One small bouquet of flowers was placed outside the apartment building where Parodi was found. Meanwhile, neighbors in that area are on edge."She was a nice person. She always saw me and my family and said hi," one neighbor told 11 News.Some said until Parodi's killer is caught, they're going to be extra cautious. "Everybody's kind of scared and watching their backs and stuff like that," said neighbor Samantha Offenbacker.Homicide detectives are still investigating. Anyone with information on the case should call police at 410-396-2100.Stay with WBALTV.com and 11 News for more details as they become available.WBAL-TV 11 News reporters Barry Simms and Kim Dacey contributed to this report10047516