Release updated on 04-11-23 at 10:29 p.m.
At 3:26 p.m., police responded to a deceased woman in a home at 675 Newton Avenue South. The Medical Examiner must still determine the cause of death.
The victim is identified as Sherry Lynn Howard, DOB 06-08-1968.
Investigators arrested her sister, Charee Howard, DOB 12-23-1983, and charged her with 2nd Degree Murder.
The two sisters lived together in the home. No one else was present at the time.
This case is still an active investigation.
Charee Howard Arrest Affidavit
Release posted on 04-11-23 at 4:01 p.m.
Police officers responded to 675 Newton Avenue South at 3:26 p.m. to investigate a deceased woman. One person is being questioned. We have not confirmed their relationship.
More details will be released as they become available.
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YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer