Woman in critical condition, suspect charged with attempted murder in St-Charles-sur-Richelieu: SQ

By News Staff

A 44-year-old woman is in critical condition after allegedly being the victim of intimate partner violence overnight in Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, in the Montérégie.

Sûreté du Québec (SQ) were called to a home on Chemin des Patriotes around 1 a.m. – where they found the victim seriously injured.

She was taken to hospital in critical condition and doctors fear for her life.

A 42-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. He remains detained until his next court date Oct. 3.

There is a publication ban that prevents revealing the identities of the parties involved.

Investigators from the SQ, including those from the Sûreté du Québec’s Major Crimes Investigation Division, have been assigned to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

A forensic identification technician will also be on site to analyze the scene.

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