A Scranton man fired a handgun near his wife during an argument early Monday morning at their home in the city’s north side, police said.

William Everetts, 45, 330 Spring St., is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, Patrolman Kyle Gilmartin wrote in a criminal complaint.

Everetts and his wife, Christine Everetts, recently separated and she tried to pack up clothing after 1 a.m. Monday, police said. While folding clothes with her face to the wall in the dining room, Christine Everetts told police she heard a gunshot. She ran out through the back door, her ears ringing. She turned back and found William Everetts standing by the back door holding his 9mm handgun under his chin, police said. She called 911.He threatened “suicide by cop,” police said.

Officers responded at 1:33 a.m. and surrounded the house. Patrolman John Megivern called William Everetts and ordered him to walk out of the house. Everetts did, his hands in the air. Police took him into custody. Police found the gun and photographed the bullet hole in the dining room wall.

Magisterial District Judge Laura M. Turlip arraigned Everetts and released him on $100,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 13 at 11:30 a.m.