D.C. police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a 71-year-old woman in Southwest Washington, officials said.
Michael Garrett, 66, of no fixed address, was arrested at the scene Friday, according to police. He was charged with assault with intent to kill, and police said a preliminary investigation indicated the incident was “domestic in nature.”
Police said detectives are working with the U.S. attorney’s office to file additional charges related to Matthews’ death. Additional details were not immediately available.