Identity Released in Best Western homicide

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Wilmington police have released the name of the young woman found dead in a Market Street hotel.

Police say Ashley Ann McLean, 21, of Lillington, was found by a housekeeper at the Best Western on Friday around 1:00 p.m.  The housekeeper and manager attempted life-saving procedures and called 911, but they were unsuccessful.

Police say this is a homicide investigation. No word yet on a cause of death.

Police do not have any other information at this time.