Police Investigate Apparent Murder Of 55-year-old Woman In Vancouver Island Home

The Canadian Press, 04 Feb, 2015 11:59 AM

LADYSMITH, B.C. — Police in Ladysmith, B.C., are investigating the apparent murder of a 55-year-old woman.

RCMP say a 911 caller reported that several people were involved in a fight at a home around midnight on Tuesday.

An ambulance was dispatched, but the woman died at the scene.

Police say a 50-year-old man is in custody but hasn't been charged.

RCMP say the man knew the victim and that her death is being treated as a homicide.

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