DA: Man Tried to Kill Estranged Wife

A Massachusetts man is accused of strangling his estranged wife.

The Essex County District Attorney's Office confirms that 45-year-old Axel Sherer of Beverly will be arraigned Tuesday in Salem District Court on charges of strangulation, assault and battery of a member and assault to murder a family member.

The victim was taken to Beverly Hospital with life-threatening injuries on Monday evening.

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