The scene at a Wallaceburg murder investigation. April 19, 2018. (Photo by Paul Pedro).The scene at a Wallaceburg murder investigation. April 19, 2018. (Photo by Paul Pedro).
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Wallaceburg Woman Charged With Murder

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a murder in Wallaceburg.

Police say emergency crews responded to a home at 57 Book St. on Wednesday around 6:30pm and found a man without vital signs. The 24-year-old Dover Township man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say a 25-year-old Wallaceburg woman has been arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Detectives are investigating and anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 519-436-6616 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Police say the cause of death or the relationship between the man and the woman will not be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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