A 41-year-old woman died last night after being found following a report at a residence in Sherbrooke, in the Eastern Townships. A resident called the local police department around 9 p.m. to report a dispute at one of his neighbours’ homes. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers discovered a seriously injured woman. The victim was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police also arrested an 18-year-old man at the scene of the altercation. A young girl was also found with an arm injury. She was taken to a hospital, and her life is not in danger. The investigation was ongoing overnight to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. - This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 10, 2026.
