NJ plant shop owner shot by husband during 911 call

A woman named Cheryl Okie, 35, was shot and killed by her husband, Robert Okie, 36, at their home in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred late Monday night as Cheryl was on a call with 911. Police reported hearing gunshots during the call. Cheryl was the owner of The Wild Iris, a plant shop in Clinton, New Jersey. Family members described the shooting as a violent domestic attack. They stated that Robert Okie was her husband of seven years. When police arrived, they found Cheryl dead from a gunshot wound. Robert was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The details surrounding the shooting have not been explained by authorities. Cheryl leaves behind three young children aged 12, 6, and 4. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support them. Friends described her as a loving mother who brought joy to their lives with creative activities. Funeral services for Cheryl will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at a funeral home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.