CLEVELAND — A woman is dead and a man is in custody after an incident Friday in North Olmsted , according to police.

Police and fire personnel responded to 31376 Lorain Rd. after a man called 911 and told dispatchers his wife had suffered a bullet wound to the lower abdomen.

"The male further stated that he cocked the gun, and it went off in her," police said in a press release.

According to police, the man attempted to take his own life with a gun when officers arrived, but the firearm malfunctioned and did not go off. The man was taken into custody.

Officers on scene rendered first aid and the woman was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Police said Sunday that charges have not yet been filed but are expected to come on Monday.

Police said identities

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