A 49-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal stabbing at a downtown rooming house last month.

Stephen Russell, 58, was stabbed following an altercation in the Church and Charles streets area at around 9 p.m. on July 29.

Details on the circumstances surrounding the stabbing have not been provided by investigators.

In a release issued Monday night, police identified a suspect charged in connection with the case.

Kitten Keyes is charged with second-degree murder. She is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).