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Police investigate death

Police are investigating a possible murder in the Shuswap area.

RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit are investigating the death of a woman who was found dead in a Lee Creek area residence Friday evening.

“Investigators are treating the death as suspicious,” said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.

At around 9:46 p.m. Nov. 28, Chase RCMP responded to report of a possible shooting at a residence in the 2500 block of Squilax Anglemont Road in Lee Creek, west of Chase.

“A deceased adult female was located inside the residence upon police attendance,” said Moskaluk.

“An adult male remains in police custody following his arrest at the residence last night. Investigators are continuing their efforts to locate and advise next of kin.”

RCMP investigators were at the scene Sunday and are continuing their examination of the location in co-ordination with the BC Coroner Service.
“No public safety issues exist as a result of this matter,” said Moskaluk. “Investigators are unable to disclose any further details with respect to this investigation at this time.”

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Chase RCMP nonemergency line at (250) 679-3221 or for those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).



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