Baltimore County police charged a man in connection with the death of his wife.

County police said officers were called around 6:15 a.m. Monday to the 900 block of Maplehurst Lane in the Monkton area for a domestic disturbance.

Police said officers found Kimberly Lechner, 56, suffering from trauma-related injuries. She died at the scene.

Later Monday afternoon, police said they charged Anthony Lechner, 55, with first-degree murder. He has a bail review scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

No further information was immediately released.

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