Police tape blocks off the crime scene outside a church where a man shot dead four people, including three of his children, before turning the gun on himself, February 28, 2022 in Sacramento, California. A father shot dead three of his own children on February 28 before turning the gun on himself in a US church, police said. A fifth person also died in the shooting in Sacramento, California, though it was not clear if that person was related to what police said was a domestic incident. (Photo by Andri Tambunan / AFP) (Photo by ANDRI TAMBUNAN/AFP via Getty Images)
San Diego, California – A 57-year-old man is in custody after allegedly killing his girlfriend by throwing her off a third-floor walkway at a senior apartment complex in San Ysidro on Monday evening, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The victim, identified as 61-year-old Irene Williams, suffered severe head trauma and a broken leg after falling onto the concrete courtyard of the building at 517 W. San Ysidro Boulevard around 7:30 p.m. Paramedics rushed Williams to a nearby hospital, but she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police arrested Albert Turner, Williams’ boyfriend of approximately 30 days, at the scene. According to investigators, the couple had been arguing inside the apartment before the fatal incident. A witness reported seeing Turner throw Williams over the third-floor railing.
“At some point, Williams began throwing Turner’s belongings over the railing of the balcony corridor,” SDPD said in a statement. “Turner then threw Williams over the railing onto the concrete below.”
Neighbors said they were shocked by the violence. “I see her around all the time,” one resident told NBC 7. “She’s just a frail, little old lady. He was big, you know — muscular. He was a big guy.”
Turner was booked into San Diego Central Jail early Tuesday on one count of first-degree murder. He is being held without bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon.
Detectives with the SDPD Homicide Unit are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact them at (619) 531-2293 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Authorities also reminded the public about available resources for those experiencing domestic violence. If you or someone you know is in danger, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visit www.thehotline.org, or text LOVEIS to 22522.
