Halifax police confirm Walmart employee found dead in bakery oven

atlantic.ctvnews.ca October 22, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Halifax police confirmed that a 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead in a walk-in oven in the store's bakery department. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation about the incident, as it may affect the woman's family and friends. The woman's identity has not been released, but she was a member of the Maritime Sikh Society. Walmart expressed condolences and is providing support to employees, including grief counseling. The store has been closed since the incident, with no information on when it will reopen.


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