A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide in Nanaimo, B.C.
Mounties said they arrived at a home on 8th Street, in the southern part of the city, around 10 p.m. on Monday while responding to a report of a disturbance.
They found a woman dead inside the house and shortly afterward, arrested a male suspect.
“At this time, investigators do not believe there is any further risk to the public,” said Const. Gary O’Brien in a Tuesday news release. “The suspect was initially arrested for murder however at this time, no charges have formally been laid.”
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The suspect remains in custody, and officers are working “around the clock” to present enough evidence to the BC Prosecution Service for charge approval, O’Brien told Global News.
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If they are unable to do so within 24 hours, the suspect will be released.
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