RCMP Investigating Death in North End
Update #2 Posted October 10, 2019 at 4pm
An autopsy was completed on October 9, 2019 in relation to the discovery of a deceased female in Peace River. The results of the autopsy deemed that the female’s death was a homicide. RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken carriage of this investigation with the assistance of other support units.
On October 8, the Peace River RCMP launched an investigation into a sudden death. The female was identified as a 37-year-old from Peace River. The scene of the incident was contained by the RCMP until 4:00 p.m. on October 9, 2019 for the purposes of conducting an investigation.
If you have any information or saw anything suspicious in the area of 98 Street and 77 Avenue, please contact the Peace River RCMP at 780-624-6677. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Update #1 Posted October 8, 2019 at 3:35pm
The RCMP remain on scene at the investigation into the death of an adult female. RCMP responded, with EMS, at 1:50 this morning to a report of an injured person, where it was determined that the female was deceased.
It is anticipated that the area of 77 Avenue between 98 Street and 99 Street will remain closed to the public until sometime tomorrow.
No further information will be provided as this investigation is in its preliminary stages. An update may be anticipated following the release of the scene tomorrow.
Background October 8, 2019 at 8am
The RCMP advise that there are numerous police resources currently on scene at an overnight incident near 98 Street and 77 Avenue. The RCMP have blocked off the immediate area for the purposes of conducting an investigation.
RCMP are requesting that residents avoid the area of 77 Avenue between 98 Street and 99 Street during their morning commute. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic will not get through that area.
Public safety is not a concern.
Further information will be provided in relation to this investigation, when available.