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Tragic Loss Of Life

Brooks RCMP investigate three deaths, including infant

May 9, 2022 | 9:21 AM

Brooks RCMP and the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating the deaths of a woman, her infant daughter and a man believed to be her sibling.

Police say they were called to Newell County at about 8 p.m. May 7, to follow a report of a woman and child found deceased in their home.

“The father of the child arrived home and discovered the bodies of the 29 year old woman and their 8 month old daughter,” an RCMP news release stated.

Police say a search of the area a short distance away located a deceased male, who appears to have died from self inflicted injuries.

RCMP add the man has been tentatively identified as the deceased woman’s brother, although a formal identification is still pending autopsies on Tuesday.

“This is a tragic loss of life and very difficult circumstances for the family and community of the victims,” RCMP S/Sgt. Erick Youngstrom said in a news release, “We will be continuing to investigate and seeking to determine what took place. The family has asked for privacy at this time.”