BREAUX BRIDGE - A woman was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds early in the morning after Hurricane Ida moved through Louisiana.

St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office said the body of 42-year-old Nicole Hamilton of Lafayette was found outdoors on Mills Highway around 3:25 a.m. Monday.

Deputies said Hamilton had multiple apparent gunshot wounds. They are treating the investigation as a homicide.

If anyone has information regarding this homicide, contact St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 394-3071.