Woman’s sudden death being investigated as homicide: Fredericton police

A Fredericton Police Force car. (Source: Fredericton Police Force/Facebook)

The Fredericton Police Force says it is investigating a woman’s recent death as a homicide.

Officers responded to a sudden death at a home in downtown Fredericton on Sunday afternoon.

A 42-year-old woman was found dead at the scene.

A man was also found inside the home. He was taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries.

Police initially said in a social media post Wednesday afternoon that the woman’s identity would not be released.

In an update a few hours later, police said they began investigating her death as a homicide “in light of new information.”

Police identified the victim as 42-year-old Sonia Vivian Timbre of Fredericton.

No arrests have been made at this time.

“Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident,” the updated post said.

“Investigators believe this was an isolated incident and want to reassure the public there is no risk to community safety.”

Police say they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Fredericton Police Force is asking anyone with information on the case to call them at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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