“Tragic Incident in Lombard: Charles Witter Fatally Shoots Wife Helen Witter in Their Bed on Clarendon Avenue, According to DuPage County Officials”

LOMBARD, Ill. (WLS) — A west suburban man allegedly shot his wife to death in their bed at their Lombard home early Friday morning, officials said.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced that Charles Witter, 81, is currently in custody awaiting trial for the alleged murder of his 80-year-old wife, Helen Witter.

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They said officers responded to the 500-block of North Clarendon Avenue just before 12:40 a.m. after Charles Witter called 911.

Charles Witter met officers at the front door and was immediately taken into custody.

After a search of the residence, law enforcement discovered Helen Witter unconscious on the bed, positioned on her back with her head resting on a pillow and her mouth agape. She was bleeding from her head onto the pillow and sheets.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Following an inquiry, authorities disclosed that an argument erupted between the couple while they were in bed, leading Charles Witter to retrieve a firearm from the nightstand and fatally shoot his wife.

“The alleged shooting death of Helen Witter is indeed a tragedy,” Berlin said. “I extend my sincere condolences to the entire Witter family and their friends as they cope with this heartbreaking loss. I thank the Lombard Police Department for their work on this very sad case as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Matthew Dambach and Grace Barsanti for their efforts.”

Charles Witter has been charged with first-degree murder.

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