The Saskatoon Major Crimes Unit is investigating a sudden death that happened on Monday night.

Emergency crews were called to the 1500 block of Paton Crescent at 11:30 p.m. after reports that a woman needed medical assistance.

Police and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene, where they found a 45-year-old woman dead.

The woman’s family has been notified, and an autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday.