CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman is charged with murder after an 87-year-old woman was found dead in a Bronzeville apartment Saturday.
Shearly Gaines, 69, of Chicago is charged with one felony count of first degree murder.
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Police were called to the Lincoln Perry senior home complex in the 3200-block of South Prairie Avenue about 3:40 p.m. after an on-scene witness said they couldn't get ahold of the woman, according to CPD.
The victim was discovered unresponsive in a wheelchair and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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The victim was identified as Mae Brown. Her death was ruled a homicide, and she appeared to have multiple injuries from an assault, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said.