71-year-old woman dead, 74-year-old woman wounded after morning incident in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police have now provided more information about the incident that occurred on Monday morning in which one person was taken to hospital and another was found dead.

In a release on Monday afternoon, police say officers were dispatched to an apartment building on Green Valley Drive after an assault had been reported.

When officers reached the scene, they found a 74-year-old woman who had been assaulted, according to police. She was then taken to an out-of-region hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Police say officers also found a 71-year-old woman dead inside the apartment.

Those who were involved knew one another, according to police, but they did not specify what that relationship was.

They also did not say how the woman died or who assaulted the injured woman.

Police did say they believe there are no concerns for public safety.

They say the major crime unit, general investigations unit, and forensic identification unit are all investigating the case and that there will be an increased police presence in the area as officers conduct a canvas.