RCMP charge man with murder in Hay River woman's death

Northwest Territories saythey have charged a 31-year-old man with murderin connection to a homicide in Hay River, N.W.T.

James Colosimo, who is from Hay River, has been charged with murder, said anRCMP news release Friday afternoon.

On Wednesday, RCMP said they had responded to a call and found an 18-year-old woman dead in a home.

Police said a suspect was apprehended shortly after.

On Thursday, RCMPwereseen parked at a homenearMcBryan Drive and McRorie Road, cordoned off with tape. An officer on site confirmed thearea was blocked off due to the investigation.

The RCMP's investigation is ongoing, with the help of the NWT Coroner Service, the statement said.

Colosimo is scheduled to appear in Territorial Court on Monday, Sept. 14.