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Submitted by the Office of the City of Niagara Falls Mayor
On March 23, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department responded to an apartment at 1807 Main St., for a report of an incident of an assault with a weapon. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered an unresponsive female lying on the floor, and a possible suspect who was detained. There was an altercation between family members that escalated into the assault and the victim being stabbed.
Responding officers began lifesaving measures until they were relieved by medical personnel. The female victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives arrested and charged a 29-year-old Niagara Falls woman with second-degree murder. She was scheduled to be arraigned in Niagara Falls City Court on Monday.
The victim’s name is not being released at this time.
Detectives in the criminal investigation division are asking anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Niagara Falls Police criminal investigation division at 716-286-4553 or call the general information number at 716-286-4711.