Homicide Unit Investigating Sudden Death – St. Catharines

On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 4:15 PM, uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) responded to a residence in the area of Lakeshore Road and Lake Street in the City of St. Catharines for reports of two people without vital signs.

Upon arrival, one adult female was located deceased within the residence.

An adult male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries are expected to be non-life threatening.

The Homicide Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009451.

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

NRPS Incident #26-58444