Montreal police are treating the death of a 45‑year‑old woman discovered in a downtown apartment on Thursday, September 22, as a suspected homicide.
Officers from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) responded to the residence after a report was made. The woman was found deceased inside the unit, and detectives have secured the scene for forensic examination. No details about the circumstances leading to the discovery have been released.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive. SPVM officials said they are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing neighbors and examining any physical evidence that may clarify how the woman died.
This case marks the nineteenth homicide recorded in Montreal for the year 2026, according to police statistics. The city’s homicide count has risen steadily since the start of the year, prompting continued vigilance from law‑enforcement agencies.
Authorities have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them, though they have not provided a public tip line in this notice. The investigation remains active, and updates will be provided as new facts emerge.
Forensic units arrived shortly after the call, sealing off the apartment to preserve potential evidence. Teams documented the interior, collected biological samples and photographed the scene to support the investigative process. Such systematic collection aims to provide investigators with material that could link a suspect to the location.
The SPVM continues to track homicide trends across the city, noting that the 19 cases recorded in 2026 represent a continued focus on violent crime. Police spokespersons emphasize that each case receives dedicated resources, and that the department remains committed to resolving the circumstances surrounding each death.