Charles Fulforth arrested, charged with murder in Lower Merion Twp. home invasion; Kelvin Roberts still at large

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPVI) — Police have made an arrest after a home invasion and shooting earlier this week in Lower Merion Twp., Montgomery County left a man dead and his mother seriously injured.

Charles Fulforth, 41, of Jenkintown, is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and related offenses.

Another suspect in this case, 42-year-old Kelvin Roberts of Philadelphia, remains at large.

The shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday inside a home on Meredith Road.

Police believe Fulworth and Roberts broke into the home and shot Andrew Gaudio, 25, and his mother, Bernadette Gaudio, 61.

Andrew was pronounced dead at the scene. His mother was taken to Lakenau Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition.

Steele says Bernadette was able to call 911 after being shot. In the background of the call, her attackers could be heard rummaging through the house, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.

Officials believe they got in through the basement.

Authorities believe Andrew Gaudio fought back and tried to help his mother.

A white Hyundai Azera allegedly being driven by Roberts was captured on the dashcam video leaving the scene when officers arrived. The dashcam video also reportedly captured the victim’s green Jeep Cherokee being driven away from the scene.

A check of the Hyundai led officers to a home on Sansom Street in Philadelphia, where officers found the stolen Jeep and Bernadette’s jewelry box after executing a search warrant, Montgomery County D.A. Kevin Steele said.

A motive for the crime is still being investigated.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lower Merion Police Department at 610-278-3386 or the Montgomery County Detective at 610-278-3386.