Gatineau Police (SPVG) say a 34-year-old man allegedly killed his 30-year-old accomplice earlier than taking his personal life.
SPVG officers have been referred to as shortly earlier than 2 a.m. Wednesday to carry out a welfare verify at an residence constructing on Laurier Road within the Hull sector.
When authorities arrived, they found indicators of a fireplace inside one of many items and requested help from the Gatineau Hearth Division (SSIG).
Two individuals discovered useless in fourth-floor unit
Police say two people have been positioned unconscious inside a fourth-floor residence. Their deaths have been confirmed on the scene.
A full evacuation of the constructing was carried out as a precaution.
Greater than 20 individuals who have been unable to return to their items have been briefly taken in by the Purple Cross.
Investigators and forensic identification technicians later secured the realm and established a fringe to look at the scene.
Police say no additional particulars are being launched to guard the integrity of the investigation and out of respect for the households concerned.
For those who need assistance, attain out. Name SOS violence conjugale 24/7 at 1-800-363-9010.
For those who worry you could grow to be violent in the direction of your accomplice, name PRO-GAM for an appointment at 514-270-8462.