Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigation underway in High River

Alberta RCMP has confirmed to Global News that a homicide investigation is underway on a property just north of High River, about 70 km south of Calgary.

RCMP believe the homicide is domestic in nature, but they have not said if the victim was a man or a woman.

The Major Crimes Unit has been called in to investigate — one person has been taken into custody and police said charges are pending.

Investigators added that there is no danger to the public.

Alberta RCMP have released few details but have confirmed that members of the Major Crimes Unit are on scene at a property north of High River conducting an investigation.

The property is located on 112 Street East, just south of 498 Avenue E and just west of Highway 2 (QE2 Highway).

It contains a single-storey bungalow set back on a long, circular driveway that was blocked off by several marked and unmarked RCMP vehicles on Wednesday.

People working on a neighbouring property told Global News that there has been a heavy police presence at the home since very early Wednesday morning, with more officers continuing to arrive throughout the day.

Several Alberta flags and signs in support of Alberta’s independence, along with no trespassing signs, lined the driveway and were displayed outside of the home as investigators, dressed in protective gear, appeared to be searching for evidence both outside and inside the residence on Wednesday afternoon.

Global News has also learned that the people living in the home were renting it from the owners of the property.