ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Ithaca Police have identified the suspect in a homicide investigation.

Ahmed Abed is charged with second-degree murder after authorities discovered a victim on Monday, November 11, 2024, at a residence in the 400 block of South Plain Street. Abed was in custody a short time after officers responded to the scene.

In a statement, IPD says they will not be releasing further information at this time with respect to survivors and the ongoing investigation.

The 43-year-old Abed is being held in Tompkins County Jail without bail.

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