A Calgary man has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to a domestic homicide in the southeast community of Ogden last weekend.
Polce were called to a residence in the 7600 block of 23 Street S.E. on Friday, April 4, around 9 p.m. for a reported disturbance.
Officers arrived and found a woman dead.
Investigators searched the residence on Monday, resulting in the arrest of a man.
Following an autopsy completed on Tuesday, the woman was identified as 31-year-old Maria Hirmiz.
As a result, Bearj Gerald Melanson, 41, was charged with second-degree murder.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The following resources are available for those experiencing abuse or violence in an intimate or family relationship:
- Support agencies can be reached by calling 211;
- The Domestic Violence and Abuse Helpline is available 24/7 at 403-234-SAFE (7233);
- The Alberta Safety Chat Line is available online daily, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. MT; and
- Victims of domestic violence can also call the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or 911 in an emergency.
