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18-year-old arrested in connection with woman’s death in Sherbrooke

A young girl was also injured in the incident, which happened in a Sherbrooke home

A 41-year-old has died in Sherbrooke, Que., following a fight that broke out at a residence Thursday evening.

Police responded to a home on Laiterie Street around 9 p.m. after receiving a call from a neighbour.

"Upon arrival, police discovered a woman with serious injuries inside the residence and arrested an 18-year-old man," Sherbrooke police spokesperson Benoit Pellerin told Radio-Canada.

"Paramedics were called to the scene. The victim, a 41-year-old woman, was quickly transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead."

A young girl was also found injured in the home. She was taken to hospital, but her injuries are not life-threatening.

An investigation is underway, and charges against the 18-year-old are expected to be laid today.

With files from Radio-Canada and The Canadian Press