(CNN) A man has been arrested in the death of transgender woman Chynal Lindsey whose body was found in a Dallas lake earlier this month.

Dallas police said on Thursday that Ruben Alvarado, 22, was arrested "after a thorough investigation."

"Arrestee Alvarado was transported to the Dallas County Jail where he is being charged with murder, a first degree felony," Dallas Police said in a statement.

It is unclear if Alvarado has an attorney or had an appearance in court.

Alvarado was questioned by police but has "refused any further engagement with detectives," authorities said.

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