NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - The North Olmsted Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening.

Around 6 p.m. Friday, officers and the fire department were dispatched to 31376 Lorain Rd. in reference to a 911 call from a man stating his wife had a bullet wound to the lower abdomen.

According to police, the man further stated that he cocked the gun and it went off in her.

The man was taken into custody and officers on scene began administering first aid to the female victim.

The woman was transported to St. John Westshore Hospital where she was pronounced dead, police say.

Officers said this is an ongoing investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.

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