An elderly Wallaceburg man is in police custody following a murder in Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent police say.
On Dec. 26 at approximately 3:30 a.m., police responded to a sudden death at a residence on Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg.
Upon arrival, officers located an 89-year-old woman in the residence with vital signs absent.
Despite life-saving efforts, the woman was pronounced deceased at the residence.
Through investigation, officers determined that the woman’s death was a homicide.
Her husband, a 94-year-old man, is charged with second degree murder. He has been remanded into custody pending a future court date of Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service can confirm that there is no threat to public safety, as this was an isolated incident.
Members of Investigative Services continue their investigation. No further information will be released at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Const. Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 262.
