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Murder in Humptulips, woman at Harborview, man arrested
Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 00:11

A 31-year-old Aberdeen man is in custody on suspicion of the murder of an elderly man in Humptulips. Authorities say the man is also responsible for serious injuries to an elderly woman also found at the scene Saturday.

Deputies responded to a call about a potential homicide Saturday afternoon and discovered the deceased man outside his home and the woman inside, Grays Harbor County Undersheriff Rick Scott said.

The woman suffered serious head injuries, Scott said. "We believe (the suspect) is also responsible for (the injuries to) the elderly woman."

Last night, investigators were still at the scene and Scott declined to comment further on either the circumstances of the crime or the arrest. He said a full report would be issued in the coming days.

The woman was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center Saturday night and was listed in critical condition.