Steinbach RCMP have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection to a recent homicide incident that occurred at a local residence located in Steinbach.

On July 29, 2022, at approximately 3pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a deceased male inside a residence located on Whitby Crescent in Steinbach.

Officers responded immediately to the scene and located a deceased 69-year-old male victim. Police determined that the man’s death was a homicide.

RCMP report that a 34-year-old woman was in the residence when officers arrived. Subsequently, the woman was arrested for the homicide and remains in police custody.

Police say that the deceased and the woman were known to each other.

RCMP Major Crime Services has taken carriage of the ongoing investigation with RCMP Forensic Identification Section assisting.

Update

RCMP report that 34-year-old Savannah Dueck has been charged with second degree murder in relation to the death of the 69-year-old male.

Last updated: 08/01/2022 at 10:41 am