A Newark woman is facing charges after police say she shot her husband on Sunday. 53-year-old Patricia Lootens is being charged with shooting her husband in the lower torso during a domestic dispute. The suspect's husband is expected to survive the gunshot wound.

A Newark woman is facing charges after police say she shot her husband on Sunday, according to our news partner, News10NBC

Police reported to a call on Sunday around 3:30 p.m. from an unidentified female caller who requested help and reported that a man had been shot. Officers arrived at 304 West Maple Avenue where they were met at the door by the victim’s wife, 53-year-old Patricia Lootens.

According to police, Lootens led police to her husband, 57-year-old Ronald Lootens who had a gunshot wound to the lower torso.

Lootens was taken to Strong Hospital and is expected to survive.

Investigators believe the shooting is a result of a domestic altercation between the couple. Patricia is currently in custody for the shooting and will be arraigned in Newark Village Court.