At 05:15 this morning, many students were still asleep as police stormed into an apartment on A`Beckett St in CBD, Melbourne, injured when a woman was assaulted.
But after the scene medical staff rescue ineffective, died on the spot.
The apartment, called EQ Tower, is a 65-story serviced apartment that rents about $125 a day.
At present, the A / 39 / Beckett St between Elizabeth Street and Queens Street is blocked by police. Police are also interviewing residents of the building, where long-term tenants are mainly international students, as well as short-term tenants via websites such as Airbnb,booking,Expedia.
About 75% of long rentals include self-service owners and 25% of short-term tenants.
A 20-year-old man outside the building trying to stop photographers from shooting, said sadly: "my friend just passed away, hoping to give her some respect."
Homicide Unit Police are investigating and collecting evidence. Anyone with any information can contact the Police Crime Hotline at 1800 333,000.
