Montreal police say a 28-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the killing of a woman last month.
The suspect was arrested Tuesday at his home in the city’s LaSalle borough. Police say he was expected to appear in court Wednesday.
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The development comes about three weeks after authorities were called to the scene on 32nd avenue in the city’s Lachine borough on July 29.
The 64-year-old woman’s body was discovered inside an apartment, according to police. No details were provided about how the victim died.
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At first, her death was deemed suspicious by investigators. The major crimes unit of the force took over the investigation.
Police say it is Montreal’s 21st homicide of the year.
— with files from The Canadian Press
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