DAYTON, Ohio -- A local pastor called police and said a teenager has just confessed to a slaying in Dayton. The pastor is from a church on Salem Avenue in Dayton.

According to police, the pastor took the boy’s confession and then called police. Officers arrived at the church and took the teen into custody.

Officers went to a home on West Hillcrest Avenue, where the boy lives. Inside a bedroom in the house, detectives found the body of an adult female.

A short time later, family and friend showed up to try to figure out what happened. Residents who live nearby said they were surprised at the boy’s alleged confession.

Police confirmed that the boy made a confession to his pastor on Tuesday morning.

At this time, there is no word on a motive. The death remains under investigation.