An 81-year-old Illinois man has been accused of fatally shooting his wife in their bed after they had an argument. Charles Witter was arrested on Friday after he called 911 and said he had shot his wife, 80-year-old Helen Witter. He has been charged with first-degree murder.
Police responded to the couple's home in Lombard at 12:38 a.m. where they found Helen Witter unconscious in the bed. She had a significant injury to the right side of her head and blood was coming from her head onto the pillow and bedding. She was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Police say the shooting stemmed from an argument the couple had while they were in bed. Witter allegedly grabbed a gun out of the nightstand and shot his wife once.
"The alleged shooting death of Helen Witter is indeed a tragedy," the state's attorney said. "I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Witter family and their friends as they cope with this heartbreaking loss."
Witter is set to appear in court on February 10.
8 Comments
Bella Ciao
This is why we need stricter gun control laws. 🤬
Muchacha
This is absolutely heartbreaking. Two lives destroyed by a senseless act of violence. 💔
ArtemK
I'm glad he called 911 and didn't try to cover it up. 😔
Habibi
Domestic violence is a serious problem. We need to do more to protect victims. 🤬
Coccinella
How can someone live with themselves after doing something like this? 😡
Bella Ciao
RIP Helen Witter. 🙏
Comandante
My heart goes out to the family of both the victim and the accused. 🙏
Coccinella
He must have been going through a lot if he resorted to this. 🤔