MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- A man is facing charges after he shot his wife during a fight late Tuesday night in Montville Township, authorities said.

John Wargo, 61, is charged with felonious assault after he shot his wife, Cynthia Wargo, 60, in the left hand just before midnight at a home in the 3500 block of Turnberry Drive, the Montville Township police said.

Officers were called to Summa Health Medina Medical Center by emergency room staff for a woman who had a gunshot wound. She was later transferred to Akron City Hospital for treatment, officials said.

The couple was involved in a domestic dispute at the time of the shooting, police said.

John was arrested and currently remains at the Medina County Jail.

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