DERRY, N.H. (WHDH) - A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of 74-year-old Ellen Munstis in Derry, New Hampshire.

Roderick Munstis, 79, was arrested Saturday on alternative counts of knowing and reckless second-degree murder in connection with her death, according to Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald, New Hampshire State Police Col. Christopher Wagner, and Derry Police Chief Edward B. Garone.

Derry police officers responding to a 911 call around 12 a.m. found Ellen Munstis dead in her home from apparent gunshot wounds.

The caller identified himself as Roderick Munstis.

Roderick Munstis is being held pending his arraignment in Rockingham Superior Court in Brentwood on Monday.

Anyone in the area of the residence on Friday who may have seen or heard any part of this event is encouraged to call the Derry Police Department Detective Unit at 603-432-6111.

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