Police in Prince Albert are investigating a suspected triple murder after three people, including a 7-year-old boy, were found dead inside a home on Sunday night.
Officers say a 56-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman were also located deceased inside the home.
Meanwhile a 5-year-old girl is in an Edmonton hospital in critical condition.
Prince Albert’s police chief spoke with the media on Monday and did not say if they are looking for a suspect or if that person was dead or alive.
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Further to information released Sunday evening, the Prince Albert Police Service can confirm that police are currently investigating the homicides of three people.https://t.co/bdJQiYMDiQ pic.twitter.com/BmkKr2HNTo— Prince Albert Police (@PAPOLICEca) March 30, 2020
Investigators say they do not believe this was a random incident, adding there is no increased risk to public safety.
No other details are available at this time.