Florida man charged with murder after wife shot, killed in Altamonte Springs home

Florida man charged in shooting death of wife

An Altamonte Springs man has been charged with the murder of his wife, police say.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - The husband of a woman shot and killed in Altamonte Springs has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder Thursday, police said.

According to an arrest report, Brandi Jiles, 35, was found dead in the hallway of the couple's home, and her husband 36-year-old Jonathon Jiles was found hiding in a closet.

Police said Brandi Jiles was conscious and alert when they arrived on the scene shortly after 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. Officers located a gun on a table and took Jonathan Jiles into custody since he is a convicted felon, in "constructive possession of a firearm," an arrest affidavit states.

Jiles is in custody at the Seminole County Jail.

Police said this is still an active investigation.

No other details have been released.

Crime and Public Safety Altamonte Springs Seminole County