Woonsocket Man Charged with Brother’s First-Degree Murder

Alexandro Cortes Teron has been charged with first-degree domestic murder after allegedly fatally punching his brother, Luis Cortes Teron, during a fight in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Police responded to a call near the Court Street bridge around 8 p.m., where they found Luis unresponsive; he was later pronounced dead at Landmark Hospital. Investigators believe the altercation resulted in Luis hitting his head on the pavement after being punched by his older brother. Alexandro Cortes Teron was subsequently arrested and is set to be arraigned Monday in Providence District Court. Domestic violence advocates highlighted that such incidents are rarely isolated and often escalate over time if unaddressed. The case emphasizes ongoing concerns about domestic violence and its potentially lethal consequences.