Arrest made in woman's murder during home invasion in Pottstown

POTTSTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Police in Pottstown, Montgomery County have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of a woman during a home invasion robbery.

Aaron Joseph Taylor, of Pottstown, was arraigned on Tuesday.


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The murder happened on November 18 in the 300 block of North Washington Street.

According to police, Taylor and a 17-year-old suspect forced their way into the home as a repairman was changing the front door lock, according to police.

Once inside, Taylor allegedly shot and killed the woman who lived there, 38-year-old Sylvia Williams.



Taylor is charged with 3rd-degree murder.
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The 17-year-old is charged with robbery and conspiracy.

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