Marion, Indiana – A 74-year-old man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning at a home on North 700E, prompting a murder charge against his wife.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:58 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, to a reported shooting at 135 N. 700E in Marion. When deputies arrived, they located a male victim inside the residence. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced deceased at 6:10 a.m.
Authorities later identified the victim as Thomas W. Gray, 74. A preliminary autopsy examination revealed he was shot once in the chest.
Deputies also made contact shortly after the incident with a woman near a Love’s Truck Stop who reportedly called 911 stating she had shot her husband. She was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office for questioning.
Sandra Gray, 67, was preliminarily charged with murder in connection with the death of her husband. Authorities say the investigation remains active.
The Indiana State Police and the Marion Police Department assisted at the scene.
No additional details have been released. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.
The early morning incident may affect nearby residents and commuters along North 700E as the investigation continues.
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