Delta Police Department Announces Murder Charge in Ladner Homicide Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Delta Police Department Announces Murder Charge in Ladner Homicide Case
File 2023-29071
December 19th, 2023
In response to the tragic events unfolding on December 18th, 2023, at 5:10 pm, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a Ladner residence following the discovery of a deceased woman. Subsequent investigation conclusively determined that the woman's death was the result of homicide.
Shortly thereafter, the DPD arrested a suspect, a 28-year-old woman, Preety Teena Kaur Panesar, who has been formally charged with 1st-degree murder in connection to the death. A familial relationship exists between Panesar and the deceased woman. Presently, Panesar is in custody.
In consideration of the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings, no further details will be disclosed at this time.
The Delta Police Department extends sincere condolences to the Panesar family during this challenging period.