ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested a man wanted for the murder of a woman on Aug. 29. Police said Houston Coate, 33, was arrested on Thursday after attempting to flee on foot. He is charged with an open count of murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, shooting at an occupied dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Story continues below Trending: Investigation underway into chemical storage at New Mexico Highlands University after death News: BCSO sheriff weighs in on drug informant tipoff case Balloon Fiesta: Family pet takes flight in namesake special shape for Balloon Fiesta Community: Fees for state parks may be going up soon in New Mexico Coate is accused of shooting and killing Barbara Chavez at an apartment at 1015 Valencia Drive SE. Police said Coate had knocked on the apartment door wanting to retrieve items left inside an apartment. After a brief conversation with a few people inside, he fired several shots into the apartment, killing Chavez, officials said.