Body of 88-year-old woman discovered outside Laval seniors’ residence

An 88-year-old woman was discovered dead Monday morning outside a seniors’ residence on Promenade des Îles in Laval’s Chomedey district.

Emergency services were alerted around 6:50 a.m. for a “medical assistance” call near the Villagia residence on Île Paton, according to the Laval Police (SPL).

The woman’s death was confirmed on the scene. A walker and some belongings were seen where the woman was found.

For now, the cause and circumstances surrounding her death have not yet been determined.

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Police say the investigation has been handed over to the coroner’s office. CityNews reached out to the corner