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One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt southeast of Quebec City

An SQ cruiser. (Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press) An SQ cruiser. (Paul Chiasson / The Canadian Press)
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A woman was killed and another badly injured after an armed robbery attempt at a clothing store in St-Anselme, Que., according to Quebec provincial police. 

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) says someone entered the business at around 8 p.m. on Thursday and wounded the two female employees before fleeing on foot.

One of the victims, who was in her 30s, died of her injuries.

The second victim, in her 20s, was seriously hurt but her life is not considered in danger.

No arrests have been made.

The SQ says technicians are at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

With files from The Canadian Press

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