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Suspect in city's 5th homicide arrested: Hamilton police

Officers arrested Larissa Shingebis, 26, on Sunday morning. They released her name and image earlier "due to the random and violent actions of Shingebis in the murder of Gladys Little."

Officers arrested 26-year-old Larissa Shingebis on Sunday morning

Hamilton police have an arrest warrant out for Larissa Shingebis, 26, for first-degree murder. (Submitted by Hamilton Police Service)

Hamilton police havearresteda suspect in the murder of79-year-old Gladys Little.

Officers arrested Larissa Shingebis, 26, on Sunday morning after issuing a warrant for first-degree murder.They released her name and image "due to the random and violent actions of Shingebis in the murder of Gladys Little."

At about 9:30 a.m., police received a tip thatshe was living in a local shelter and was detained without incident.

"Shingebis was transported to Central Police Station where she is to be interviewed. She will be formally charged with the murder on Monday morning," read a release from police.

Before Sunday, investigators saidshe was last seen exiting Little's building, 187 Park Street South, on Friday, May 15.

Little was found dead in her apartment the next day. Investigators saidshe did not know the suspect.

Police saidShingebis waswearing a red long-sleeved blouse, grey yoga pants, white socks, black casual shoes and was wrapped in a blue knitted blanket when she left the buildingthat Friday.

Investigatorsdescribe Shingebis as a 5'4" woman with a medium build and collar-length hair. They also note she has a transient lifestyle and is originally from the Thunder Bay area.