ROSE CITY – A 54-year old woman was murdered in Rose City earlier today, according to a statement for the Ogemaw County Sheriff Department.
Today at approximately 12:55 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Rose City to investigate a domestic situation involving a knife. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a 54-year-old female with knife and stab wounds. The victim, Angie Smith, was deceased at the scene.
A male suspect has been taken into custody as part of this investigation without incident.
This is an open and active investigation; additional information will be provided when it becomes available.
There is no active threat to the community at this time as this victim and suspect knew each other. Their relationship was unclear.
Investigators continue to examine the events that led up to this incident and the final results will be presented to the Ogemaw County Prosecutors Office who will review the matter and determine what criminal charges are appropriate.
The Ogemaw County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by Ogemaw County EMS, Michigan State Police West Branch Post/ Crime lab and officers from the West Branch City Police Department.
