Allston man arrested and charged with murder after woman is found dead in apartment
Arresting officers recovered 'at least one weapon,' police said Monday night.
When officers arrived at an apartment on Glenville Avenue they found the woman's body and encountered Riaz who 'fled through a window ... and led officers on a foot chase through several yards and streets,' Boston Police Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin told reporters.
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Officers deployed their Tasers during the chase, McLaughlin said. They arrested Riaz when he attempted to steal a car, authorities said.
Riaz is expected to be arraigned in the Brighton division of Boston Municipal Court on charges of murder, armed carjacking, and resisting arrest, police said.
Police did not release the name of the woman who was killed.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation into this incident is asked to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or submit an anonymous tip to the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).
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