Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Aunt In Police Custody
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities have arrested a man they say shot and killed his 57-year-old aunt.
Police say on Feb. 24, officers responded to a call on the 3200 block of Mercer Street. Upon arrival, police found the victim, identified as Virginia Cruttenden, lying on the floor suffering from a gunshot wound to her head.
Authorities say she was pronounced dead a short time later.
As a result of their investigation, authorities identified Andrew Cruttenden, 26, as the suspect.
Police say the motive for the deadly shooting was robbery.
The City of Philadelphia offered a reward of $20,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible.
A Philadelphia Police spokesperson tells CBS 3 that Cruttenden was arrested on Tuesday night, but could not provide further details surrounding his apprehension.
Cruttenden has been charged with murder, burglary, robbery and other charges. His girlfriend, 36-year-old Michelle Waclawski, was also taken into custody for Virginia Cruttenden's murder. Waclawski has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy and related offenses.
