Watch CBS News

Police: Bronx Man Charged With Murdering Divorce Attorney Charles Zolot Inside Queens Office Building

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Police have made an arrest after a divorce attorney was found dead inside his Queens office.

Nando Perez, 64, of the Bronx, is now facing murder and weapons charges.

Police said a cleaning crew found 65-year-old Charles Zolot early last Thursday inside his office building in Jackson Heights. He had trauma to his head and body.

Workers in the building also reported hearing a loud argument the night before.

There's no word on the relationship between Perez and Zolot or a possible motive.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.