Son taken into custody in death of 91-year-old woman in Gravesend, Brooklyn

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
GRAVESEND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Police took a man into custody for questioning after his 91-year-old mother was found dead Wednesday inside their home in Brooklyn.

Investigators say the woman's eldest son made the discovery in the home at 86-99 26th Avenue in the Gravesend section and called 911.
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Police responded and found her unconscious and unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The NYPD identified her as Petrina Masotto.

A younger son, who is 55, was taken into custody and is being evaluated at a psychiatric ward.
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The medical examiner will determine the cause of death and the investigation is ongoing.

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