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Woman’s body found in Thompson a homicide, say RCMP

By Shane Gibson Global News

Posted October 18, 2019 3:21 pm

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The body of a woman found in Thompson Thursday is being investigated as a homicide. Global News File

Thompson RCMP is investigating the city’s latest homicide.

A woman’s body was found near Nelson Road around 5:10 p.m. Thursday.

Local police, along with the RCMP’s Major Crimes Services and Forensic Identification Services, were on the scene Friday.

Investigators said they expect to have the area secured for an extended period of time as part of the ongoing investigation.

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Police have not released any further information about the victim and say an autopsy is being scheduled.

Last night at about 5pm, Thompson #rcmpmb were advised that a body was found near Nelson Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased female. The death is being investigated as a homicide. The scene will be secured for an extended period of time for the ongoing investigation.
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) October 18, 2019