A Boyle County man is charged with the murder of his wife.

The victim was found around 8 p.m. Tuesday night on Shakertown Road, north of Danville. The coroner identified her as Jennifer Montgomery, 27.

Kentucky State Police charged Colin Montgomery, 29, with murder. He was arrested Tuesday night.

Montgomery's arrest citation says he had several weapons on him when police arrived. It also says he was in his front yard and on the phone when deputies got there.

Police say two children were in the home at the time of the shooting.

Neighbors say the couple moved to the area from Nicholasville approximately six months ago.

Investigators have not released any motive for the murder.