Regina police investigating death of woman found in North Central home
Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 1500 block of Cameron Street at around 3:57 p.m. on Friday, stated an RPS news release issued Saturday.
The woman was 'pronounced deceased on scene,' the release stated, adding police secured the scene and requested additional police resources and the coroner.
'At this early stage of the investigation, there are no further details available for release to the public,' the release went on to say.
Police said the investigation will be carried out jointly with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RPS at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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