PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating after a woman was found dead at an apartment Monday night.
Investigators say police and firefighters responded to a call about an injured person at an apartment near 15th Avenue and Pierson Street around 9 p.m.
Firefighters found a 50-year-old woman, who was later identified as Lori Bourque, deceased at the scene.
First responders identified a hazmat situation at the scene and "quickly stabilized it," police said. Investigators have not given details on the type of hazmat situation.
Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
Police later arrested 46-year-old Kenneth Benson for one count of 2nd Degree Murder.
He is currently being held in the Maricopa County Jail.
Officers are asking anyone with information concerning the incident to contact the Phoenix Police Department Violent Crimes Bureau at (602) 262-6141 or if individuals with information would like to remain anonymous, they can contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.
