Police say 42-year-old /*Khalid Khan*/ was arrested Monday night in the murder of 31-year-old /*Shazina Khan*/.
Authorities say there was a history of prior domestic complaints, and they are investigating whether a restraining order was in place.
The couple had been separated since 2009.
"I want to reassure the residents of Montclair this is a targeted incident," /*Montclair*/ Police Chief David Sabagh said. "I would also like to commend the Montclair Police and the Homicide Task Force for the swift arrest."
Bail for Khan was set at $1.5 million.
The defendant is originally from Kenya.
In addition to murder, Khan is charged with weapons offenses.
