Elizabeth Nugent

Elizabeth Nugent was found dead Monday in a Burlington apartment. Police have charged a Markham man with second-degree murder. (Halton Police )

A 41-year-old man is facing a murder charge after a woman's body was found Monday inside a Burlington apartment on Pearl Street. 

The victim has been identified as Elizabeth Nugent, 32. Halton Regional Police say Nugent was a resident of the apartment but the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Police say the body was found after a man barricaded himself inside the apartment and told officers he had a firearm, and a tactical squad forced entry hours later.

A Markham man has been charged with second-degree murder and is to return to court in Milton on Thursday.

Investigators say the victim and the accused were involved in an intimate relationship.

Homicide investigators are still investigating the case and ask anyone with information to contact Det. Blair Moroso or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS).