Man arrested in killing of St. Paul man

St. Paul police have arrested a suspect in the apparent beating death of a 69-year-old man.

Investigators arrested the 49-year-old man Wednesday in Ramsey.

Officers found the body of William Shocinski inside his home Tuesday night. Investigators believe he was beaten to death. Police recovered what's believed to be the murder weapon at the scene.

Police don't have a motive for the killing. Autopsy results are pending.

A relative reported the victim missing after family members had been unable to reach him since Dec. 14.

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