A 45-year-old woman was in delicate condition after she was apparently assaulted by her 22-year-old stepson on Monday at her residence on Parana Street in the Ciudad Cristiana community of Humacao, Puerto Rico. According to preliminary information from the Puerto Rico Police, the victim was transported to a hospital in the area to receive medical care.
Before the arrest, authorities reported that the young man went into a nearby wooded area after the incident, and police were searching for him there. In an update, the Police confirmed to NotiCentro that the young man was arrested near Road 925. He will be transported to the Humacao Municipal Precinct.
The story was developing at the time of publication, with NotiCentro and WAPA.tv reporting further details to come.