NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A 77-year-old man was arrested Thursday after police said an accidental discharge of a firearm killed his wife.
Police said they responded to a home on Down River Road after receiving a call of an accidental shooting.
The caller was 77-year-old Albert Kokoth and police said it was his wife Margret Kokoth, who died as a result of a gunshot. Albert Kokoth was arrested after a subsequent investigation by officers.
He was charged with assault in the second degree, assault in the second degree with a firearm, and illegal discharge of a firearm. He was held on a $1 million bond and is scheduled to be in court on May 7.
Police said the state Medical Examiner's Officer and Stamford State's Attorney's Officer are working with them in the investigation.
Police added more charges are expected as the investigation continues.
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