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Provincial police investigate after man, woman found dead in Manawan, Que.

A Surete du Quebec logo is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby. SC

Quebec provincial police are investigating an apparent case of domestic violence after discovering two bodies in an apartment in Manawan, a First Nations community northeast of Montreal.

Police say the deceased are a 44-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman.

Manawan police had responded to a call late Sunday afternoon in the Atikamekw community and the case has since been handed over to the provincial police major-crimes unit.

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Sgt. Marc Tessier of the provincial police says investigators and a forensic identification technician were on the scene.

The Atikamekw Council of Manawan said in a statement that a “major incident” had occurred in a residence resulting in the deaths of two individuals.

The council expressed its solidarity with those affected by this situation.

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“In these difficult times, it is important to remember that assistance, support, and psychosocial services are available to those who feel the need,” the council said.

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