The body of a missing San Benito woman was found on Tuesday at South Padre Island, San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea confirmed to Channel 5 News.

A death investigation is underway, and the woman’s identity has yet to be released.

The body was found Tuesday morning half a mile north of State Park Road 100 with a gunshot wound to the head, Justice of the Peace Benny Ochoa said.

Ochoa ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

The woman was reported missing Monday at around 12:30 p.m.

The San Benito Police Department is leading the death investigation.

UPDATE: Foul play not suspected after missing woman found dead on South Padre Island