Frontline officers with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP were called to a family dispute on Friday that ended tragically with the death of a 75-year-old woman from Vernon. Police say that on June 20, 2025, at around 4:15 p.m., they received multiple reports from the public about a confrontation that was intensifying at a home in the 2300 block of 34th Street.

When officers arrived at the residence, they discovered the woman deceased on the patio area. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, according to Corporal Tania Finn, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. The individual has since been released and is expected to appear in court at a later date, with several conditions in place.

Police have indicated the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The Vernon North Okanagan Serious Crime Unit is continuing its investigation, and no further details are available at this time.