Police probe apparent homicide in Abbotsford, B.C.
CBC News
Posted: Feb 7, 2013 11:05 AM PT
Last Updated: Feb 7, 2013 1:01 PM PT
The Abbotsford Police Department and Integrated Homicide Investigation Team are investigating after a suspected homicide Wednesday evening.
A 40-year-old woman, whose name has not been released, was found dead inside a home in the 34800 block of Cassiar Court at about 7:30 p.m.
A 40-year-old man at the home was taken into custody.
Police are expected to release more information at a news conference Thursday afternoon.
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