Mounties investigating Steinbach homicide
A file photo of an RCMP cruiser. (Sean Amato/CTV News Edmonton)
RCMP are investigating a homicide in Steinbach, Man.
Mounties say it happened around 3:00 p.m. Friday when officers were called to a home on Whitby Crescent. They found a deceased 69-year-old man and quickly determined the cause of death was homicide.
A 34-year-old woman was present in the home when police arrived. She was arrested for the homicide and remains in custody. Investigators say the suspect and victim did know each other.
Major Crime Services has taken charge of the investigation.
RCMP say 34-year-old Savannah Dueck has been charged with second degree murder in connection to the case. She will appear in a Winnipeg court August 2, 2022.
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