Police investigate murder of 79-year-old woman in Terrebonne

A 79-year-old woman was killed Saturday in a seniors’ residence in Terrebonne, in Lanaudière. An 81-year-old man is considered a suspect in the case, but he remains unresponsive in hospital.

Saturday, around 6 p.m., the Intermunicipal Police Service of Terrebonne / Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines / Bois-des-Filion went to the l’Étincelle residence, on rue Yves-Blais in Terrebonne, after learning that two people had been found unconscious in one of the bedrooms.

The 79-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while emergency medical treatment was provided to the 81-year-old man. The latter was then transported to Pierre-Le Gardeur hospital, located near the residence.

“This 81-year-old man is considered a suspect in this event and is currently under police surveillance in hospital. To date, the suspect is still unconscious and in a stable condition,” the police force said in a press release describing the facts.

The criminal investigations office of the Intermunicipal Police Service of Terrebonne / Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines / Bois-des-Filion continues its analysis work in order to find elements to clarify the cause and circumstances of the death.

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