Deadly incident prompts major police response to Aldergrove neighbourhood

RCMP investigate 'sudden death' in Aldergrove A woman has been found dead in a house in a quiet neighbourhood in Aldergrove, and a man is in custody.

A home in an Aldergrove cul-de-sac was surrounded by police tape Friday afternoon as investigators combed through the area.

Langley RCMP confirmed to CTV News there is an “unfolding investigation” in the 27500 block of 31 B Avenue.

The BC Coroners Service was called to the scene and removed a body from inside the house.

In a release issued Friday evening, Langley RCMP called the incident "a sudden death."

Police said they were called to the home shortly after 2 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 72-year-old woman deceased.

A man was taken into custody while officers investigated, police said.

Investigators said they are working with the Coroners Service to collect evidence and determine the cause of death.

Langley General Investigative Service is maintaining conduct of the investigation, police said. If the incident were considered homicide, the Lower Mainland's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team would be called to take over the investigation.

Views from CTV Vancouver’s Chopper 9 showed a house cordoned off by police tape from its front yard as neighbours watch from the sidewalk.

RCMP say the incident is not a public safety concern.