Montreal Homicide: Woman Found Dead, Man Arrested

0:00Police in Montreal confirmed a homicide after an 18-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment on Tuesday afternoon. A 20-year-old man was arrested right at the scene and investigators are treating this as murder. Earlier this week, around 12.30 pm, officers responded to a call on average street near 19th Avenue. They discovered the woman unconscious, tried CPR, but sadly pronounced her dead on the spot. The case is shifted to the Major Crimes Unit, who set up a command post to comb through evidence. This marks the six homicide in Montreal Police territory, so far in 2026, shaking up the community once again. Details point to strangulation as the likely cause, though officials haven't confirmed it yet. The suspects have been taken to a detention center for questioning as the program's up. With the Major Crimes team leading the way, expect more breaks in this story. Stay tuned as we follow the facts that your Canada News Today update AI-powered and always on.