PG RCMP investigating deaths of two women on back-to-back-days

Updated story at 1:52 PM

Police in Prince George have launched separate investigations after two women were found deceased 24 hours apart.

On Monday (July 17th), the RCMP located a deceased woman inside a residence on the 1500 block of Victoria Street.

The death has been deemed suspicious.

From there, PG Mounties responded to a home invasion complaint yesterday (Tuesday) on the 2100 block of Upland Street, which resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman (unofficially the 7th homicide in Prince George this year).

Police believe it was a targeted incident and there is no further risk to the public.

In both cases, the Serious Crimes Unit, the BC Coroners Service and Forensic Services have been called in to assist.

Original Story 12:43 PM

A 22-year-old woman died in Prince George following a home invasion yesterday (Tuesday).

According to the RCMP, it happened in the 2100 Block of Upland Street.

Police believe this was a targeted event and there is no further risk to the general public.

The Prince George Serious Crime Unit, Forensic Services and BC Coroner Service are all investigating.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police.

– with files from Brendan Pawliw and Darin Bain, MyPGNow.com staff

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Hartley Miller
Hartley Miller
Hartley is the News Director for Vista Radio’s B.C. North division, as well as the morning news anchor for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97FM. He has served as the colour commentator for Prince George Cougars home games for 13 seasons. Hartley has been a fixture on the airwaves since 1979. He is the author of You Don’t Say, a collection of his most memorable sports quotes. Hartley is married with two children and five grandchildren.

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