The woman found dead at an east-side Colorado Springs residence Wednesday has been identified by the El Paso County Coroner’s Office as Haleh Abghari, a University of Colorado Colorado Springs professor, according to a news release.

Abghari, 54, was found with one stab wound at a residence in the 6400 block of Caddy Point, near the intersection of North Powers Boulevard and North Carefree Circle, after Colorado Springs police responded to a call around 7 a.m., according to the Monday release.

Abghari was a professor in the visual and performing arts department at UCCS, according to a university email Monday.

“Haleh was an integral part of the music program in VAPA for nearly 10 years, teaching voice, music ensembles, ethnomusicology, the interdisciplinary VAPA curriculum, and collaborations with theater,” according to the email from the office of UCCS Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet.

“The thought of her suddenly not at our side is incomprehensible,” said Glen Whitehead, chair of the visual and performing arts department, in the UCCS email. “She was an extension of our families, and, as a major talent, is simply irreplaceable.”

Police said the death of Abghari was the 26th homicide to be investigated this year. There were 18 homicides at this time in 2023.

The Coroner’s Office is still determining the cause of death.

Police ask that anyone with information call 719-444-7000 or Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867 to remain anonymous.