Montreal police investigating suspicious death of woman in Lachine

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Police found the woman unconscious in an apartment on 32nd Avenue. She was pronounced dead shortly after. 

64-year-old found unconscious in apartment on 32nd Avenue Monday evening

Emergency vehicles lined up on the street at night.
Police responded to an apartment building on 32nd Avenue, near Victoria Street Monday evening. (Alain Béland/Radio-Canada)

Montreal police are investigating the suspicious death of a 64-year-old woman in Lachine Monday evening. 

Police received a 911 call around 7:45 p.m. and responded to an apartment building on 32nd Avenue, near Victoria Street. 

When they arrived, they found the woman unconscious. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The circumstances of the death are still unknown, but police say it is considered suspicious.

The major crimes unit has taken over the case and are continuing the investigation Tuesday. 

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