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Death investigation in Regina turns into homicide case

The Regina Police Service, working in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, now confirms that a death investigation, which started Wednesday, is now a homicide investigation. The 24 year-old victim is Regina’s ninth homicide victim of the year.

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Peri Redwood, 24, of Regina, has been identified as the city's ninth homicide victim of 2021. (Heidi Atter/CBC)

The Regina Police Service, working in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, now confirms that a death investigation is now a homicide investigation.

The 24 year-old victim is Regina's ninth homicide victim of the year.

Regina police officers were sent to the 1700 block of Ottawa Street on Wednesday morning after a report of a deceased person. The police found the dead body of a woman. Further investigation has confirmed that death was a homicide. 

The deceased has been identified as 24 year-old Peri Redwood, and her next of kin have been notified of her death.

Regina Police Service Major Crimes, assisted by the Coroners Service, will continue with this investigation. Police are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Adeoluwa Atayero

Adeoluwa Atayero is a communications officer for CBC News based in Saskatchewan. Before moving to Canada, Atayero worked as a reporter, content manager and communications consultant in Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a masters in journalism from the University of Regina. @theadeatayero

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