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Murder charges laid in connection with Upland Street homicide

September 1, 2023

A 23-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a homicide.

Zain Wood has been remanded into custody after charges were approved by the BC Prosecution Service yesterday (Thursday).

On July 18th, the Prince George RCMP responded to a complaint of a home invasion on the 2100 block of Upland Street where they found a 22-year-old woman deceased inside.

The death was initially considered suspicious by police.

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Brendan Pawliw

Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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