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Man sought in killing of pregnant sister during electric bill dispute now in custody, police say

The man who was wanted in connection with the death of his pregnant sister, during an argument over a utility bill, has been taken into custody, police said on Sunday.

Willie Ward was taken into custody without incident, according to Fort Lauderdale Police Capt. Frank Sousa.

Details about Ward's apprehension were not immediately available.

According to police, Ward's sister, Jaquinda Wright, 29, died on Friday after the two got into an argument about an electric bill at a residence along the 1100 block of Northwest 13th Court.

Ward, 25, punched his sister in the head twice, causing her to collapse, police said.