Police arrest suspect accused of killing attorney inside her Orlando home

ORLANDO, Fla. - Police are investigating the death of a woman at an Orlando home. 

The Orlando Police Department said that officers responded to a home on Jasmine Avenue early Sunday morning. A woman reportedly called 911 saying her daughter was attacked inside the home.

The victim has been identified as Erin Hartigan, 44. Officials said she was a former City of Orlando attorney and a current Orange County attorney.

Victim: Erin Hartigan

Officers said that they made contact with a person hiding in a backyard. They also said they found several items of evidence in several blocks surrounding the victim's home.

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Detectives reportedly arrested William Franklin, 33, for first-degree murder and other charges.

Suspect: William Franklin

Investigators say there is no known link between the victim and the suspect.

The Orlando Police Department gave an update on the death on Monday afternoon.

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