A woman is accused of killing her 72-year-old husband, who she said had threatened to hurt their dog, according to Iowa police and news reports.

Cedar Falls police officers were dispatched to a home around 6:30 p.m. June 4 for a report of a domestic dispute and shooting , according to a Facebook post from Cedar Falls Public Safety.

Upon arrival, officers found the body of David Alan Charlton, authorities said.

His wife, 66-year-old Kimberly Ann Charlton, said her husband was physically assaulting her until their family dog stepped in , according to court documents obtained by KWWL.

She told authorities her husband left the room and returned with a walking cane, “threatening to hit the dog ” with it, KCRG reported, citing the criminal complaint.

“ I’m going to shoot you if you

See Full Page