Newlywed, 33, 'shoots dead his wife who was pregnant with twins - killing one child and leaving the other fighting for his life'

Michael Boyce 'shot his wife in the head at their home and told authorities she'd done it to herself'

He later changed his story to say he shot her accidentally

Alexis Boyce, 23, was 8 months pregnant - one of her sons was pronounced dead but the other is fighting for his life in intensive care



A newlywed has allegedly shot dead his wife who was pregnant with twin boys - killing one baby and leaving the other fighting for his life.

Michael Boyce, 33, allegedly shot Alexis Boyce, 23, who was eight-months pregnant, once in the head in the Orlando, Florida home they shared with her parents.

The parents were in their bedroom at the time and did not see the alleged killing, but heard the gunshot. Alexis' father called police around 5.20pm.



She was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center but was pronounced dead on arrival, along with one of her unborn sons.

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Killed: Michael Boyce has been accused of shooting dead his wife Alexis, who was eight months pregnant with twins. One of the baby boys died and the other is now fighting for his life



Accused: Boyce is pictured leaving the sheriff's office for the county jail on Friday after the shooting



The other boy was listed in critical condition on Thursday night at the neonatal intensive care unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.

Boyce initially told authorities that his wife had shot herself in the head, but when he was presented with further evidence, he switched his story.

Boyce then claimed he had accidentally shot her, the Orlando Sentinel reported.



He was arrested on first-degree murder charges and taken to the Orange County Jail.

He has so far been charged with the murder of his wife but authorities said further charges regarding the death of his unborn son could also be brought, WFTV reported.



Armed: He initially told police she had shot herself in the head before claiming he shot her accidentally

Tragic: Alexis' parents were at home at the time of the shooting and heard it - but did not see it



Scene: He allegedly shot her in the Orlando, Florida home they shared with her parents, pictured



The news station was outside the Orange County Sheriff's Office as Boyce, dressed in a white jump suit, was taken to a patrol car that took him to the Orange County Jail early on Friday morning.

He was led away in handcuffs, kept his head down and refused to answer reporters' questions.

He is expected to make his first appearance in front of a judge Friday afternoon.

The couple, who police said apparently did not have a history of domestic violence, had been married for about a year. Their Facebook pages suggest both have served in the U.S. Navy.



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