NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- A woman died Friday after being shot at a North Olmsted home. Her husband is in custody as police prepare to file charges.

The incident unfolded at 31376 Lorain Road after the man called 911 to report his wife had suffered a gunshot wound to her lower abdomen. According to a police press release obtained by WKYC , “The male further stated that he cocked the gun, and it went off in her.”

When officers arrived, the man attempted to turn the weapon on himself, but the gun malfunctioned, authorities said. He was taken into custody without further incident.

First responders administered first aid to the woman at the scene before she was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Police are withholding the identities of both individuals until their fam

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