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James Marsh, 64, Appears in Court After Leominster Standoff and Woman’s Death

Prosecutors told the court he shot his wife after an argument at the home.

Overview

  • Marsh was taken into custody Friday evening after a multi-hour standoff at his Union Street residence and he appeared before a judge Monday.
  • Prosecutors in court said Marsh shot and killed his wife following an argument, and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.
  • He is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, with possible charge upgrades expected Friday.
  • A police report says an officer entered for a welfare check, saw Marsh allegedly point a firearm at her, and later troopers found a deceased woman with head and facial trauma on a couch.
  • The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office says the case is being treated as a domestic incident and has not publicly identified the victim.