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Family disturbance ends in death of Vernon woman

Vernon North Okanagan

2025-06-23 13:20 PDT

File # 2025-9816

 

Frontline officers of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to a family disturbance on Friday that resulted in the death of a 75-year old Vernon woman. On Friday June 20th, 2025 at approximately 4:15 pm, police received numerous calls from the public regarding a fight that was escalating at a residence in the 2300 block on 34th Street in Vernon. When police arrived at the unit, they located the body of the 75-year old woman on the patio.  

Responding officers arrested a suspect on scene. said Corporal Tania Finn, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, The suspect was released from police custody pending a future court date and is bound by several conditions.  

Police believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no known risk to the public. The Vernon North Okanagan Serious Crime Unit continues to investigate and there is no additional information for release at this time.

Released by:

Cpl. Tania Finn
Media Relations Officer
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP
3402 30th St, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5E5
Office: 250-260-7149
Fax: 250-260-7191

Email: tania.finn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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