Renton, Washington — A Washington man is facing a first-degree murder charge after police say he fatally stabbed his 79-year-old mother inside her own apartment and later attacked officers who were pursuing him. Authorities say the suspect made a disturbing statement about the killing during his arrest.
Christopher Mott, 42, is accused of killing Colleen Marie McCue at the Cedar River Terrace Apartments in Renton, a city just outside Seattle.
Police Responded to Chaotic Scene
The investigation began shortly before midnight on Aug. 3, when Renton police received reports of a vehicle inside the apartment building and possible gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found the complex’s front doors shattered. A parking post outside the entrance had also been severely damaged and twisted into a piece of metal…