Woman, 79, killed at Quebec seniors residence; suspect, 81, under watch in hospital
By The Canadian Press on October 2, 2023.
TERREBONNE, Que. – Police north of Montreal say a 79-year-old woman was killed over the weekend at her seniors residence. Terrebonne, Que., police say an 81-year-old man was found unconscious in the same room as the woman, and was transported to hospital. Police say the man, who is now stable, is considered a suspect and is under surveillance in hospital. The man and woman were at Maison l’étincelle, a private residence that offers specialized care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders. Police were called to the residence after two people were found unconscious in a unit about 6 p.m. on Saturday. The woman’s death was declared at the scene. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 2, 2023. 8-7
