Police are investigating after the lifeless bodies of two women were found in two separate units in a Gatineau apartment building.

Police say the first body was found when they were called to a unit at 267 Rue de Malartic at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The second female body was located when police were called to another unit in the same apartment complex at about 2 p.m. Thursday.

Police say they are treating the deaths as "suspicious."

Major Crime units were on scene Thursday night to continue their investigation.

Police say the identities of the female victims will not be released until next of kin are notified.

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