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Man Charged In Stabbing Murder Of Mother In West Oak Lane, Police Say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police have arrested a man with the murder of his mother in the city's West Oak Lane section. Police announced the arrest of 26-year-old Rashawn Freeman, of the 7200 block of Briar Road, on Monday.

Investigators say Freeman stabbed 56-year-old Carla Freeman multiple times inside of their home just before 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Freeman suffered stab wounds throughout her body and was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Investigators describe the murder as a domestic incident.

Freeman has been charged with murder and possession of an instrument of crime.

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