At approximately 8 am on Wednesday, January 13, 2022, Airdrie RCMP responded to a 911 call of a male in medical distress at a business in northeast Airdrie. 

EMS attended the scene and assessed the male.

Upon further investigation, a well-being check was done at a residence in Airdrie and the body of a deceased adult female was discovered.

Her death is believed to be suspicious. 

The adult male had been taken into custody in relation to the death, but has since been transported to the hospital for his well-being and remains there. 

Police are not seeking any additional suspects at this time and there is no risk to the public. 

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation and the Forensic Identification Section has been called in to assist.

An autopsy has been ordered and the next-of-kin has been notified. 

Further details will be provided when they can be released.