UPDATE: New details emerge in Salisbury homicide investigation

New details have been released in the death of a Salisbury, Pa., man following a domestic dispute Saturday evening.

Kenneth Wolf, 60, suffered an apparent cardiac arrest after a physical altercation with his wife, Wendy Wolf, according to reports.

During the altercation, Kenneth Wolf reportedly struck his wife in the face and shoved her to the ground. Wendy Wolf then admitted to "putting him in a chokehold" until he stopped moving, according to reports.

Wendy Wolf was booked into the Somerset County Jail and later posted $2,500 bond.

Wendy Wolf's preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 22, the Daily American reported.

The investigation is ongoing. GCN will share more information as it becomes available.

An arrest is not a finding of guilt. Anyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Earlier report

SALISBURY BOROUGH, SOMERSET COUNTY, PA. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a homicide at a residence on Chestnut Street in Salisbury Borough following an incident on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

According to an update published by WJAC-TV, Somerset County District Attorney Tom Leiden confirmed that Wendy Wolf, 49, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, strangulation and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her husband, Kenneth Wolf, 60.

Troopers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Chestnut Street at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the initial State Police release.

The investigation is being handled by Trooper David Waldschmidt of the Pennsylvania State Police Somerset station under incident number PA26-1294312.

Authorities previously described the incident as isolated and stated that there is no threat to the public.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information regarding the circumstances of the incident and any further court proceedings may be released as it becomes available.

PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE: All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges listed are allegations, and the filing of charges does not establish guilt.