UPDATE: 61-year-old Frank Litterio was arraigned in Erie County Court on Monday on an indictment charging him with one count of second-degree murder. He is scheduled to return on February 13 for a pre-trial conference and continues to be held without bail.
ORIGINAL: The Erie County District Attorney's Office is investigating a homicide in Elma.
The Erie County Sheriff's Office said around 5 p.m. on Wednesday deputies responded to a home on the 1800 block of West Blood Road after receiving a 911 call requesting a welfare check.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered 61-year-old Frank Litterio who the sheriff's office said exhibited signs of self-inflicted wounds on his neck, wrists, and chest.
The sheriff's office said 62-year-old Jill Harris was found on the couch in the living room and was killed by three arrows shot from a crossbow.
Litterio is accused of shooting Harris with the crossbow. He was arraigned on one count of second-degree murder on Friday and remains at ECMC in a secure unit.
He is scheduled to return on January 29 for a felony hearing and was held without bail. If convicted of the charge, he faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
If you or a loved one have or is currently experiencing domestic violence, the following hotlines are available:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1 (800) 942-6906
Erie County Child and Family Services: 716-884-6000
Family Justice Center: 716-558-7233
