A Montreal Police cruiser in Montreal on Nov. 9.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
Montreal police say a woman found dead inside an apartment in the Lachine borough was the victim of a homicide.
The death of the 64-year-old is the 21st murder of the year on the territory served by the Montreal police.
Police discovered her body Monday evening.
Ambulance technicians confirmed the death not long after.
The major crimes unit of the force has taken over the investigation.
Const. Sabrina Gauthier says police have so far made no arrests.