Authorities investigating the killing of a woman Tuesday in Avon, Massachusetts, say a person is in custody.
Police responded to a Nichols Avenue home shortly before 4:30 p.m. after a 911 call about an unresponsive person. Police tape blocked off the home, which was surrounded by cruisers Tuesday afternoon.
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The victim, a 53-year-old woman, had visible injuries and was determined to be dead, the office of Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said.
Investigators said there were signs of a struggle in the home.
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"With information developed by the state police detectives assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office and Avon police, a suspect was identified and apprehended with the help of Braintree police," Morrissey said in a statement.
NBC10 Boston has obtained video showing the man being handed over to Avon police after his arrest at the South Shore Mall in Braintree.
The district attorney did not name the suspect or any charges, noting that the case remains under investigation and is being treated as a homicide.
No further information was immediately available.
