RCMP investigating suspicious deaths on city's east side

RCMP in Prince Rupert are investigating what is being called a pair of suspicious deaths on the east side of the city on Thursday afternoon.

RCMP members were dispatched to a residence on the 500 block of Eberts Street shortly after 5:20 on Thursday afternoon and upon arrival discovered the two deceased bodies, one a woman the other a teenage boy.

As part of the investigation into the circumstances from the incident, members of both North District Major Crime Unit and the Prince Rupert General Investigation Section have been called in and are leading the investigation which continues.

Constable Matt Ericson of the Prince Rupert detachment outlined that at the moment "it is to early to speculate as to the circumstances that led to the deaths of these two people", but stressed that the RCMP is confident in stating that it is an isolated incident and that there is no risk to the community.

Further details on the investigation will be released as it progresses.

The RCMP asks that if anyone has information on the Eberts Street incident that they contact the RCMP at 250-627-0700 or through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

The press release from the Prince Rupert RCMP can be reviewed here.

Update: Most media outlets are providing much of the same coverage on the investigation, some of their work can be found below:

Vancouver Sun-- Prince Rupert RCMP investigate deaths of woman, teenager as isolated incident
Vancouver Province-- Woman, teen boy found dead in Prince Rupert home
CBC-- 2 bodies found in Prince Rupert home
CFTK-- Suspicious Deaths Prince Rupert (video)
CFTK-- RCMP investigate Two Suspicious Deaths in Prince Rupert
Global BC-- Woman, teen found dead in Prince Rupert home

Update: Once the circumstances of the tragedy were revealed, the focus of the story became the need for better services and support systems for those that struggle with medical and other issues.

Some of the items of interest on that theme can be found below.

CBC-- Murder-suicide of Prince Rupert mother, autistic son under review
CBC Daybreak North-- When autistic children are murdered, are they treated as victims or triggers?
Global News-- Mother and son murder-suicide highlights lack of autism funding in Canada
Globe and Mail-- Prince Rupert tragedy a call to action on youth care, advocate says
Huffington Post-- Services questioned After Murder-Suicide of Mom, Autistic Son in Prince Rupert
Vancouver Province-- Prince Rupert mom left murder-suicide note saying she could no longer care for severely autistic son
National Post-- Murder-suicide of B. C. autistic teen by his mother reignites debate over caregiver support
Northern View-- Social services for families with autistic children called into question following murder-suicide involving mother and son

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