Niagara Falls Man Charged with Murder After Woman Found Dead in Apartment

A man is in custody following the discovery of a woman found dead inside a Niagara Falls apartment Monday morning, according to the Niagara Falls Police Department.

Just after 10:15am, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a possible death at 561 Portage Road.

Upon arrival, police located a 79-year-old woman deceased inside one of the apartments.

Detectives from the Niagara Falls Police Criminal Investigation Division and the Crime Scene Unit immediately initiated an investigation.

Their efforts quickly led to the arrest of a 64-year-old male suspect, who is now charged with second-degree murder.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in Niagara Falls City Court on Tuesday, July 8th.

Authorities have not yet released the names of either the victim or the suspect, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Niagara Falls Police are urging anyone with information that may aid the investigation to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at (716) 286-4553.

Niagara Falls Man Charged with Murder After Woman Found Dead in Apartment