Twenty-five-year-old Jennifer Ann Gibson has been identified as the victim in the Woonsocket murder case, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley.

KSFY's Tess Hedrick was in Woonsocket Wednesday, and was told by a friend of the victim's mom that the victim was shot in front of her three children.

A friend of the victim also said she missed a call from her Tuesday around 5:30 p.m., and wishes she would have picked up.

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Authorities have arrested a Woonsocket man on a second degree murder charge.

33-year-old Matthew Walter Novak was arrested Wednesday morning on one count of second degree murder, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Novak was arrested around 9:00 a.m. at a residence at 206 3rd Avenue in Woonsocket. Authorities say law enforcement approached the home with guns drawn.

The arrest took place just a few blocks from Woonsocket School. Superintendent Rod Weber says he temporarily placed the school on lockdown until he was notified it was safe.

Several law enforcement agencies took part in the arrest, including the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation.

If found guilty, Novak would face a mandatory life sentence.

*On September 28, 2016, the Attorney General's Office confirmed that Jennifer Gibson died from a stab wound to the neck.