Woman shot and killed by her son in Phoenix: police
Woman shot and killed in Phoenix, 1 man arrested
A woman was pronounced dead after being shot in Phoenix as police investigate the incident.
PHOENIX - Yellow tape surrounded a historic Phoenix neighborhood on Wednesday after police say a man shot and killed his elderly mother.
What we know:
Police responded to the scene on April 16 near 13th Avenue and Willetta Street at around 2 p.m. for an "unknown trouble call."
They surrounded a home with guns drawn. That is where they found 74-year-old Susan Morse with an apparent gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital where she later died.
The suspect in the shooting, identified as her son, 51-year-old Aaron Morse, was arrested. Morse allegedly called the police himself and has a history of issues with alcoholism.
Aaron Morse
What we don't know:
The motive for the shooting is unknown.
Local perspective:
Neighbors were shocked to find out someone was shot so close to where they live.
"It makes you sad," said neighbor Allen Doubleday. "It's extremely disappointing."
"It's a reminder that you are not as safe as you think," said neighbor Zack Lindsay.
Neighbors are waiting for answers as detectives begin their investigation, wondering how this happened and questioning if their neighborhood is safe.
"Its a beautiful place, charming neighborhood, but Phoenix is changing," said Lindsay.