Montreal police have confirmed that a 45-year-old woman was found dead in a downtown apartment in the Ville-Marie district on the evening of September 22, 2026. Investigators say the homicide occurred while the victim was engaged in a video call, indicating that the fatal act took place in real time.
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) discovered the body during a routine welfare check after the woman failed to respond to communications. The apartment, located in the heart of the city’s commercial core, was sealed off as forensic teams began collecting evidence. Police have classified the case as a murder and are pursuing all leads.
According to the SPVM, the timing of the incident aligns with the reported video call, suggesting that the assailant may have been present in the same location or had remote access to the victim’s device. The department has not released further details about the nature of the call, the identity of any participants, or potential motives, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
The homicide adds to a series of violent incidents that have drawn attention to safety concerns in Montreal’s central neighborhoods. While the city’s police force continues to monitor crime trends, officials reiterated that resources are being allocated to solve this case swiftly. The SPVM urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, though no specific appeals were included in the public statement.
The victim’s family has been notified, and support services have been offered. No arrests have been made, and the police have not disclosed whether any suspects have been identified. The investigation remains active, with investigators working to piece together digital footprints, surveillance footage, and forensic evidence to determine how the murder unfolded while the woman was on a video call.