Woman killed in Abbotsford homicide Thursday

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By Charlie Carey

Posted July 28, 2022 9:01 pm.

Last Updated August 10, 2022 11:54 pm.

A woman has been killed in an Abbotsford home.

Abbotsford Police responded to an assault in progress at a home near Eastview Street and Meadowlands Avenue in the Babich neighbourhood just before 5 p.m.

According to police, when officers arrived they found a 45-year-old woman suffering from life-threatening injuries. She later died at the scene.

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AbbyPD says while the investigation is in its early stages, a 48-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has now been called in and will take over the investigation.

Police are asking for anyone with information regarding the incident to call IHIT on 1-877-551-4448.

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