TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson police responded to the killing of a woman at an apartment complex on Monday.
The incident occurred on 1100 block of East Irvington Road around 7:00 p.m.
Officers identified the victim as 44-year-old Christy Kaplowitch.
During the investigation, police gathered enough evidence to arrest 63-year-old Michael Edward Aguilar for murder.
Aguilar was found in a mobile trailer. He was arrested and booked into the Pima County Jail.
According to officers, Aguilar and Kaplowitch were in a previous relationship.
Kaplowitch's car was located at a property in the 1700 block of East Bandana Lane.
Homicide Detectives obtained additional trace evidence and charged Aguilar with first degree murder, kidnapping and auto theft.
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