Man charged with killing wife during argument at Winthrop apartment

Police in Winthrop, Massachusetts are investigating after a woman died following a shooting Sunday morning at an apartment building. Investigators later said that a man fatally shot his wife during an argument.

It happened just after 8:30 a.m. on Beacon Street.

Winthrop police said multiple people called 911 to report a disturbance. Witnesses said there was a verbal argument and a gun had been involved.

When police arrived, they found a woman had been shot. Police and emergency personnel provided medical aid before the woman was brought to an area hospital.

The Suffolk District Attorney's office confirmed that the woman later died. 

On Monday, the alleged gunman was identified as 58-year-old Sean Brewer of Winthrop. The Suffolk District Attorney said Brewer allegedly killed his wife, 47-year-old Jacklyn Berry.    

Brewer is charged with manslaughter. He is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in East Boston Municipal Court.

The DA said additional details will be released during the arraignment. 

Several police cruisers blocked off the scene during the investigation. Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Suffolk County DA's office responded as well.

Winthrop police said that the incident does not appear to have been random. 

According to police, there is no danger to the public.

No additional details are currently available.

Located on the coast of Massachusetts, Winthrop is near the entrance to the Boston Harbor, not far from Logan Airport. Winthrop has a population of about 19,000 people and is about six miles from Boston.