Sleep Center guest found dead Saturday

A 36-year-old guest at Open Doors Sleep Center was found dead Saturday morning, officials announced Monday.

Shawna Jane Matthews’ death didn’t appear suspicious or to have been caused by narcotics, according to the Moses Lake Police Department. The Grant County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death.

While HopeSource staff made morning wake-up rounds, no response came from one of the shelters. After several calls, they entered the shelter and found Matthews unresponsive. They checked her pulse, but found none, and immediately called emergency services. Police responded first and called the coroner’s office.

“On behalf of the Open Doors Sleep Center and the City of Moses Lake, we would like to offer our condolences to the Matthews family,” a release said.