NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – A man was arrested and charged with murder Tuesday, accused of killing his aunt with a broom as they fought in Queens.
The suspect, Alexander Fleming, 29, and the victim, Juanita Dallas, 55, were fighting at her home on 164th Street in South Jamaica around 10:30 a.m. when he allegedly grabbed a broom and struck her over the head with it, police said.
Someone called 911, and EMS transported Dallas to North Shore University Hospital, where she died from her injuries, according to police.
Fleming, of Richmond Hill, was arrested Tuesday night and charged with murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
Police confirmed he is the nephew of Dallas.