An 81-year-old Illinois man fatally shot his wife during an argument early Friday morning before calling 911. Charles Witter is facing a first-degree murder charge.
An 81-year-old man from the western suburbs of Chicago is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting his 80-year-old wife in the head during an argument early Friday morning. Charles Witter called 911 after the shooting, leading police to respond to a home in Lombard , Illinois, around 12:38 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found Helen Witter unconscious with a significant head injury. She was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead at 1:17 a.m.
Investigators determined that Witter and his wife were in bed when an argument ensued. During the altercation, Witter allegedly retrieved a gun from a nightstand drawer and fatally shot his wife once before calling emergency services. A DuPage County judge ruled on Saturday that Witter be held in jail pending trial. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 10th. Police are yet to disclose the specific details of the argument that preceded the fatal shooting
MURDER SHOOTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ILLINOIS Lombard
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