Anthony Mawuena Charged With Murder in Fatal Bronx Apartment Beating

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NYPD responded to a 911 call reporting an unconscious man inside 1851 Phelan Place at around 8:52 p.m. on Nov. 8th.

On arrival, police located a 48-year-old man inside the residence with severe injuries to his head and body. According to reports, the victim had been attacked while he was asleep, allegedly with a metal locker door.

The victim was rushed to Saint Barnabas Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

33-year-old Anthony Mawuena, who lives at the same address as the victim was arrested and charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon.