THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A Bronx man has been accused of killing someone with a metal object after the victim was found dead, according to police.

Police received a 911 call for an unconscious man at 1851 Phelan Pl. in the Bronx just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, officials said.

Officers found a 48-year-old man inside, and were told he had been assaulted and struck in the head and body with a metal object multiple times. The man was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead by hospital staff.

On Sunday, 37-year-old Anthony Mawuena was arrested and charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon.

The investigation is ongoing.

Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more

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