(Update Thursday) – Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Scroggins has confirmed the woman charged in connection with the shooting death of a man earlier this year in St. Joseph was the victim’s wife.

The prosecutor’s office on Wednesday, announced Angela Mason, 47 was charged with a class-C felony of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of 50-year-old Jeffery Mason.

According to court documents, on March 3 Angela said she and Jeffery were arguing and during the argument the weapon discharged.  A bullet hit Jeffery in the middle of his chest; he was pronounced dead by EMS responders a short time later.

“Approximately 0611 hrs. according to witness and officer statements, officers were dispatched to 413 Ohio Street in reference to a disturbance,” said Detective Greg Ogdahl with the St. Joseph Police Department. “Officers observed a handgun on the dresser.”

If convicted the charge carries a range of punishment from three years to a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Correction: A warrant for Angela’s arrest has been issued with a $25,000 bond.  A court date has not yet been set.