A 56 year-old man from St. Jean has been charged with Second Degree Murder following an incident on Sunday.

Morris RCMP were called to an apartment in St. Jean around 8 p.m. that evening. Officers immediately attended the apartment on Caron Street and located the deceased body of a 54 year-old female resident.    

Danny Vanoosten was arrested at the scene. The investigation has revealed that the victim was known to the accused.

Vanoosten remains in custody as the investigation continues.    

Resources from the Serious and Major Crimes units and Forensic Identification Services continue to assist with the ongoing investigation.

No further details will be released.