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Woman dead after domestic incident in Rocky Mountain House

Jul 28, 2019 | 7:32 AM

RCMP South Major Crimes Unit announced Saturday they are investigating a homicide in the west central Alberta town of Rocky Mountain House.

Police say they responded just after 7:30 p.m. on July 26 (Friday) to several 911 complaints of a male with a gun inside a residence near 50 Avenue and 59 Street Close.

When members arrived, the male had left, and Rocky RCMP located two adult women, one deceased and one injured.

The women who is deceased was 28-years-old. The other woman, who suffered non life-threatening injuries, is her 29-year-old sister. She was taken to hospital and has been released.

Three children inside the home were not harmed.

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Red Deer RCMP Forensic Identification Section is now conducting a scene investigation.

A 44-year-old male turned himself into Rocky Mountain House RCMP and remains in police custody. RCMP can confirm this was a domestic situation. Charges are pending and police are not seeking any further suspects.

No further information is available at this time as the investigation continues, RCMP state in a release.

On Saturday evening, Rocky Mountain House Mayor Tammy Burke issued a statement regarding the charges.

“Rocky Mountain House is saddened by the tragic and senseless event that took place in our community. A young mother’s life was lost due to a domestic situation. Her injured sister and their whole family are in our thoughts. Our municipal RCMP police force has assured us that there is no threat to public safety.

I know our residents are shocked and saddened by this tragedy. As a community grieving, we need to offer support wherever possible. Please respect the privacy of the family that is grieving at this time.

On behalf of Rocky Mountain House town council and staff, I would like to offer sincere condolences to the family.”