A Clermont County man has been charged with murder after police said he fatally shot his wife.

James Hayes, 55, was arrested Thursday and charged with murder, jail records said.

Union Township police said Hayes was arrested in Pierce Township for shooting and killing his wife Jeanette Hayes on Wednesday, Enquirer media partner Fox19 reported.

A warrant was issued for Hayes' arrest on Wednesday evening after the shooting. He is currently housed at the Clermont County jail.

Hayes is being held on a $1 million bond, according to jail records. He is due back in court on Nov. 4.

Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this article.