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A suspicious death in Battleford is being investigated as a homicide.
According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report of a dead woman at a home on 20th Street West shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
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“The female has been identified as 65-year-old Melissa Kohle-Derkachenko from North Battleford,” the RCMP said in a statement. “Her family has been notified.”
Police said Kohle-Derkachenko’s death is considered suspicious, and the RCMP’s homicide unit has taken charge of the investigation.
“Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is asking anyone who lives in the 20th Street West area of Battleford to check their home security cameras and doorbell cameras between Wednesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 8,” the RCMP added.
“If your device captured images or videos of suspicious activity, please report it to police immediately.”
The Mounties also advised the public of an increased police presence on 20th Street West “for an undetermined amount of time.”
Police said no further details on the case can be shared with the public at this stage.
“Updates will be provided when available,” the RCMP said. “If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.”
