Charges have been announced and the victim has been identified after an attack in Abbotsford, British Columbia, that turned fatal Thursday night.
The Abbotsford Police Department said a call came in around 4:45 p.m. about an assault in progress on Eastview Street near Terry Fox Avenue.
Upon arrival, investigators found a 45-year-old woman in life-threatening condition. She died on the spot.
“We are in the preliminary stages of this investigation,” Abbotsford police said in a news release. “A 48-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is known to the victim. He remains in police custody.”
The investigation has been turned over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
In an update Friday afternoon, IHIT said Inderjit Sandhu has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Kamaljit Sandhu. Investigators said the Sandhus have two children, ages 16 and 21. Now they both have extended family.
“It was traumatic for the whole family and the neighbors,” said Sgt. David Lee of IHIT in a news release. “Support services and resources are made available to all who need them.”
IHIT said their investigation was ongoing, adding that no further details would be released while it was before the court.
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