By Associated Press - Monday, August 24, 2020

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his wife Monday in Surprise, according to police.

They said 60-year-old Elbert Hollingsworth has been booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

According to police, they received a 911 call about 3 a.m. Monday from a woman who said she had been shot and needed help.



Officers arrived and found 55-year-old Lisa Hollingsworth inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds.

She was transported to a hospital and later was pronounced dead.

Police said Elbert Hollingsworth was in the driveway of the home when officers arrived and was taken into custody.

It was unclear Monday if he had a lawyer yet who could speak on his behalf.

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