Woman told cops her ill husband pushed her. She’s now dead

Police are investigating the death of a 76-year-old woman after she reported she was pushed by her husband, causing her to fall.

After reports of a family disturbance Saturday, North Port police went to a home in the 12000 block of Firewheel Place in Gran Paradiso around 8:30 p.m.

Police said the 76-year-old woman, later identified as Barbara Jones of North Port, told them she was caring for her 77-year-old husband when he pushed her down. The husband suffers from “the infirmities of aging,” according to a news release from police.

The woman was injured when she fell and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. However, on Sunday, she died from complications of her injuries.

Her husband was also taken to the hospital for what police said were healthcare needs. He is receiving care Monday, according to police.

Police said in a news release Sunday they believe there is no danger to the public and that it was an isolated incident. Officers continue to investigate Jones’ death.

An autopsy will take place this week, according to police.

This story was originally published November 19, 2018 at 8:10 AM.