Peel Regional Police say a woman has died after she was stabbed in a Brampton, Ont. apartment building and it was a child who called 911.
Police said officers were called to the building for reports of a “disturbance” at around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday near Kennedy Road and Chamney Court, just north of Steeles Avenue.
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Investigators said a woman in her 40s was found with stab wounds and was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition. The woman died in hospital a short time later.
The suspect, a man in his 30s, was taken into custody following the incident. He was found a short distance away from the residence, police said.
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The man and the woman were known to each other, police said, but did not disclose their relationship.
Police also said a child was inside of apartment and called 911.
There are no other outstanding suspects, charges were not announced.
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