NORTH VANCOUVER — A teenager has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 58-year-old woman in North Vancouver on Monday.

North Vancouver RCMP was called to a residence in the 300-block of East 1st street, just after 6 p.m., according to the Integrated Homicide investigation Team.

The 911 caller reported hearing a dispute and possible assault occurring from a nearby residence.

IHIT spokeswoman Sgt. Stephanie Ashton says officers forced their way into the apartment after hearing sounds of a struggle.

She says officers then saw a man jump over the balcony. He was later arrested by North Vancouver RCMP.

A 58-year-old woman, known to the suspect, was found with extensive injuries. She was taken to hospital where she died the following day.

Ashton says the incident appears to be a targeted, domestic related dispute and further details will not be released.

Alex Lefkove, 19, is charged with manslaughter and remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear in North Vancouver's Provincial Court Wednesday.

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