Updated at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 5: A 29-year-old man was arrested today in connection with the murder of his mother in Fairhaven, according to the Bellingham Police Department.
The victim was pronounced dead at about 2:40 p.m. due to stab wounds, police said.
Police said the stabbing was not a random incident, but there is no threat to the public, Lt. Danielle Beckley said in an email.
There was a sexual motivation behind the crime, police said.
The suspect is Sheaen Smith. The victim was 57-year-old Aurora Smith, according to police.
Here are the updates from Bellingham Police in order from most recent to least:
Victim in homicide case is Aurora Smith, 57 year old female. Sheaen Smith, 29, arrested for murder 2. Full release tomorrow.
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) March 6, 2017
Correction on age of suspect. 29 year old male arrested. Suspect is son of victim. Sexual motivation resulting in death of victim.
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) March 6, 2017
At about 2:40pm today a female victim was pronounced deceased from apparent stab wounds. 20 year old male suspect taken into custody
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) March 6, 2017
Victim is a female. Withholding more info pending next of kin notification
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) March 6, 2017
We have a 20 year old male in custody for murder. Det’s busy working the case. Will update as I can. Bp131
— Bellingham Police (@BellinghamPD) March 6, 2017
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.