Update: Police arrest teen wanted in stabbing death of Syracuse woman

Update: Syracuse Police arrested 17-year-old Cody Windley on Saturday, December 19 at approximately 6:15 p.m. Police say he was found and arrested in the basement of a home in the 600 block of East Division Street thanks to several tips from people who saw him being profiled in the media.

Windley was originally wanted by Syracuse Police for allegedly stabbing and killing a woman in the City of Syracuse Friday.

Windley currently faces charges of second degree murder, fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon and other charges from two unrelated warrants.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Cody Windley, 17. He is wanted for allegedly stabbing Franchelli Almonte on Spring Street on Friday.

Windley is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is about 5’6” and weighs 140 pounds.

The Syracuse Police Department is sharing the image below because it is the outfit Windley was believed to be wearing when the stabbing occurred.

Windley also has two active arrest warrants.

If you know of his whereabouts, you’re asked to call police at (315) 442-5222.

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