Police confirm suspicious death in northeast Edmonton as homicide; 29-year-old female faces charges

A 29-year-old female is facing murder charges in connection to a suspicious death that occurred in northeast Edmonton yesterday evening (Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015).

Northeast Division officers responded to an address in the area of 49 Street and 134 Avenue, around 9:00 p.m., regarding a weapons complaint. Upon arrival, officers found a 36-year-old woman deceased.

Homicide detectives have since charged Ashlee Dawn Bruce, 29, with second-degree murder, possession of an offensive weapon and assault with a weapon in connection to the death of Crystal Corinne Bruce, 36.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.

This is Edmonton’s 23^rd homicide of the year.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

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