UPDATED: Police Hold Live-In Boyfriend in Royal Oak Homicide

Updated at 3:30 p.m.:

Royal Oak police said Monday afternoon that the victim in an early morning homicide was Theresa Diamos, 50, and that her live-in boyfriend is being held as a suspect in the slaying.

He has not been identified, but police said he is a convicted felon and was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm.

The suspect initially told neighbors and responding officers that there was an intruder; however, investigators found no evidence to support the suspect’s initial claim, police said in a statement.

The suspect has not cooperated with the investigation, police said.

Updated at 12:09 p.m.”

Royal Oak police said in a statement at noon Monday that they’re seeking witnesses who may have information about the shooting death of a 50-year-old woman in a home in the 800 block of North Altadena.

Officers responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from a neighbor about 2:52 a.m. Monday.

Due to the active and developing investigation, only limited information is available to be released at this time; however, the police department does not believe there is any current threat to the neighborhood.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Don Swiatkowski at (248) 246-3528.

Our earlier report:

Royal Oak police are investigating the first homicide of the year after a woman was found shot and killed inside a home in the 800 block of Altadena Avenue Monday morning.

Police Chief Corrigan O’Donohue told WDIV-TV that authorities are questioning a man who lived with the woman.

“We’re just trying to figure out what happened,” O’Donohue said. “We don’t have a lot that we can

No arrests have been made, and the street remains blocked off while police investigate.

Police were called to the scene about 3 a.m. after neighbors awoke to the sound of a gunshot.

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for more details as they become available.