Deputies identify woman found dead in domestic altercation in Orange County

Deputies are investigating after a woman, later identified as 43-year-old Loretta Harvey, died following a domestic altercation on Royal Street Saturday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Shortly before 10 p.m., law enforcement responded to the area regarding the fight and found the woman unresponsive. She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. 

Authorities said a suspect – a man in his 50s – left the area following the incident but was later found and apprehended. Detectives are working to learn who started the confrontation. 

Deputies said the death investigation is still active and ongoing and no arrests have been made at this time. 

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