According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, troopers were called at 12:06 a.m. after Schuylkill County Communications received a report of a female gunshot victim inside a residence on South Center Street.
When Frackville Borough Police arrived on the scene, they encountered Andrew J. Peleschak, 56, of Frackville, who was taken into custody without incident. Inside the residence, officers discovered the victim, Natalie Peleschak, 55, of Frackville, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner Andrew Szczyglak pronounced Natalie Peleschak deceased at the scene at 2:17 a.m.
Police said Andrew Peleschak was transported by air medical to Geisinger Medical Center near Danville for medical treatment. His injuries were not listed.
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are leading the investigation into the homicide.