RCMP provide update on two ‘shocking’ acts of intimate partner violence in Grand Falls-Windsor
RCMP provided an update on their investigation into two separate incidents in central that have rocked a community and province. On Wednesday, April 8th, a woman was airlifted to hospital after police were called to a home in the town at around 2:30 that afternoon. Shortly after, a male suspect was found deceased near the scene.
Then just two days later, another violent incident which resulted in first-degree murder charges for 52-year-old Ivan Loder.
RCMP say these are two separate violent and shocking acts of intimate partner violence.
Police couldn’t provide much more detail, including whether the suspects were previously known to RCMP, but they encouraged anyone who may find themselves in a situation of intimate partner violence to reach out to rcmp or provincial resources for help.
RCMP also acknowledge this has been a sad and shocking week that has put a community on edge.
When asked about staffing allocations, police say Grand Falls-Windsor detachment staffing was appropriate at the time.
The community can expect continued police presence in the area as their investigations are ongoing.
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