North Vancouver RCMP is on scene following an incident at an apartment in the Lower Lonsdale.
On August 20, 2024, at 4:30 a.m., North Vancouver RCMP responded to reports of two females who had fallen off of a balcony at an apartment complex in the 100 block of East Esplanade Ave.
Officers arrived and located a woman and a school-aged child suffering from injuries sustained from the fall. First responders, including fire and BC Ambulance Service, immediately began lifesaving measures. However, the two were pronounced deceased.
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will work with the North Vancouver RCMP Serious Crime Unit. Police are currently in the evidence-gathering phase; IHIT will provide further information.
Anyone affected by today’s tragedy and wishes to speak to the North Vancouver RCMP’s victim services can call 604-969-7540. Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
