Update: Police investigating the death of a 39 year old Sturgeon Falls woman.

West Nipissing Police responded to a disturbance call at an apartment on William Street in Sturgeon Falls on November 14th at 11:30pm.

Police found an injured 39 year old woman in the apartment. She was rushed to hospital where she died of her injuries. A man was arrested at the scene.

Police said the investigation is criminal in nature. No other details have been released at this time.

Update November 19th
The victim has been identified as Tammy Avery 39. Marc Pierre Gauthier, 52, has been charged with first degree murder.