Shooter Expected To Survive Botched Murder/Suicide

"WILKES-BARRE, PA — Authorities said they are investigating an apparent murder/suicide attempt that left a woman dead and her husband seriously injured.

"Wilkes-Barre police responded to 389 Andover St. about 11:05 p.m. Thursday for a report of shots fired with a woman shot in the chest and a man with a gunshot wound.

"The woman, 47-year-old Jane Aiello, died of her injuries at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township at 11:43 p.m., according to Acting Luzerne County Coroner Bill Lisman. He said an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death was scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m.

"The suspected shooter is Aiello’s husband, 48-year-old Vito Aiello, First Assistant District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce said. No charges had been filed as of Friday morning.

"He was taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, in critical condition. Sanguedolce said he was expected to survive from preliminary indications.

"Sanguedolce said the investigation was still in its early stages and he could not comment on a possible motive.

"Court records show Jane Aiello filed for divorce against her husband on Sept. 13. Friends say Vito Aiello, who owns a local carpet cleaning business, took the news hard."

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