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55-year-old mother shot, killed in area apartment; son charged with murder

Kyler Whitt Mugshot Photo contributed by Clinton County Jail (Clinton County Jail/Clinton County Jail)
(Clinton County Jail/Clinton County Jail)

WILMINGTON, Clinton County — A 55-year-old mother was shot and killed inside a Clinton County apartment Tuesday night.

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Officers responded at 7:49 p.m. to the 1100 block of Brownberry Drive on initial reports of a shooting, according to Wilmington Police Chief Robert Wilson.

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Upon arrival, officers found Kelley Blazer shot. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim’s son, Kyler Whitt, 33, was there and taken into custody, Chief Wilson said.

He was arrested and formally charged with murder. Whitt is currently being held in the Clinton County Jail.

“This is a heartbreaking and tragic incident,” said Chief Wilson. “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Kelley Blazer as they process this unimaginable loss.”

Anyone with information can contact Wilmington Police at (937) 382-3833.

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