At the time, Albert Kokoth was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, second-degree assault with a firearm, and illegal discharge of a firearm.
The medical examiner performed an autopsy on Margaret Kokoth and determined she suffered one gunshot wound to her body and another gunshot wound to her head.
State police investigators also recovered a third bullet from a wall in the home, confirming at least three shots had been fired, according to police.
Kokoth is being held on $2 million bond and was taken to the Bridgeport Correctional Facility.
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