A 28-year-old woman has been charged with 1st-degree murder after a body was discovered inside a Ladner residence Monday.
Just after 5pm yesterday afternoon, the Delta Police Department responded to a Ladner residence following the discovery of a deceased woman.
“Subsequent investigation conclusively determined that the woman’s death was the result of homicide,” said police in a statement.
Police have since arrested a suspect, a 28-year-old woman, Preety Teena Kaur Panesar.
“A familial relationship exists between Panesar and the deceased woman,” said police.
Panesar remains in custody.
“The Delta Police Department extends sincere condolences to the Panesar family during this challenging period.”
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