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Foul play suspected after woman’s death in Merritt

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A woman in her 20s did not survive her injuries after an incident in Merritt over the weekend.

Paramedics were called to a woman in medical distress on Dec. 20, but the unnamed Merritt woman died at the scene, according to a BC RCMP news release.

Police said foul play is suspected and the regional major crime unit has taken over the investigation.

The news release did not name the victim nor specifiy whether her death at the 2000 block of Nicola Avenue is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with information can contact the major crimes unit at 1-877-987-8477.

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Levi Landry

Levi is a recent graduate of the Communications, Culture, & Journalism program at Okanagan College and is now based in Kamloops. After living in the BC for over four years, he finds the blue collar and neighbourly environment in the Thompson reminds him of home in Saskatchewan. Levi, who has previously been published in Kelowna’s Daily Courier, is passionate about stories focussed on both social issues and peoples’ experiences in their local community. If you have a story or tips to share, you can reach Levi at 250 819 3723 or email LLandry@infonews.ca.

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