Two bodies found in a residence in Manawan in Quebec’s Lanaudière region
Posted January 26, 2026 8:59 am.
Last Updated January 26, 2026 9:02 am.
Late Sunday afternoon, police officers from the community of Manawan were called to a residence after two bodies were discovered.
The Atikamekw Council of Manawan said in a statement that a “major incident occurred” in a residence in the community, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
The identities of the victims and the circumstances of their deaths are not yet known.
“Since the circumstances surrounding the two deaths remain unclear, investigators from the crimes against persons division, accompanied by a forensic technician from the Sûreté du Québec, will go to the scene to clarify the circumstances surrounding these deaths,” said Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Marythé Bolduc.
The Council stated in its press release that it would “fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation.” It also expressed its solidarity with those affected by this situation.
“In these difficult times, it is important to remember that assistance, support, and psychosocial services are available to those who feel the need,” it wrote.
The Council concluded that further details surrounding the incident may be revealed in the future.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
