Scranton death ruled a homicide, suspect charged

Scranton death ruled a homicide
Scranton death ruled a homicide Photo credit WILK

A death in Lackawanna County has been ruled a homicide. Police say they found Richard Hazelton dead inside a home along Rock Street in West Scranton Wednesday morning. The coroner says he was strangled to death. Police charged 52 year old William Auriemma of Scranton with aggravated assault. There is no word from Scranton police on whether more charges will be filed as the investigation continues.

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