DELTA Police announced on Tuesday that 28-year-old Preety Teena Kaur Panesar has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of a woman in Delta. A familial relationship exists between Panesar and the deceased woman. Presently, Panesar is in custody.

On Monday, December 18 at 5:10 p.m., Delta Police were dispatched to a 47A Avenue residence in Ladner in relation to a suspicious circumstance involving a deceased woman. Police said: “Subsequent investigation conclusively determined that the woman’s death was the result of homicide.” Delta Police arrested Panesar.

“In consideration of the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings, no further details will be disclosed at this time,” police said.

“The Delta Police Department extends sincere condolences to the Panesar family during this challenging period,” police added.