17-year-old faces charges in mother's assault, death

SEATTLE (AP) — Police said a 17-year-old boy is facing charges after his mother was assaulted and killed at their apartment in Seattle’s Northgate area.

KOMO-TV reports officers and medics were called to the residence, located in the 900 block of NE 105th Street, at around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday after the teen called 911 to report a domestic violence assault.

When officers arrived, the teen was sitting outside and admitted he was the suspect, police said.

The victim, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not publicly said how the woman died or revealed a motive for the killing.

The suspect was taken to the King County Jail, where he is expected to face charges in connection with the slaying. It was not clear if bond has been set in the case.

The circumstances leading up to the deadly assault were under investigation. Authorities have not said if anyone else was inside the home when the attack occurred.