Halifax Regional Police are investigating the sudden death of a 19-year-old woman while she was working at a Walmart in the city’s west end.

Police said they were called to the store Saturday night around 9:30 p.m. and found the woman dead.

Investigators are now trying to determine how the employee died and working closely with the provincial Labour Department and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner, police said in a news release Monday.

They didn’t province any further detail beyond that the investigation is in its early stages.

Police have not said whether they believe the circumstances of the woman’s death were criminal in nature.

The Mumford Road store was open to customers when police were called, but was subsequently closed. The store remains closed Monday.

“We are heartbroken and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family,” she wrote. “We extend our sincerest condolences to those who were closest to them.”

Moss said the company is providing staff members with access to 24/7 virtual care and on-site support, including grief counselling.

In a statement to CBC News on Sunday, the Labour Department said it was aware of the situation and said police have control of the scene.

“We are unable to share further information at this time,” the department said.

Police first issued a news release late Saturday night asking people to stay away from the area while they carried out their investigation.

On Monday morning, a police vehicles remained parked outside of the store.

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