In a tragic incident in Indiana, a cleaning lady lost her life after being fatally shot by a homeowner when she inadvertently went to the wrong house for a scheduled cleaning appointment, according to local authorities.

Maria Florinda Rios Perez, aged 32, was discovered lifeless in the arms of her husband on the doorstep of a Whitestown residence. The couple had mistakenly arrived at the incorrect location for their cleaning assignment on Wednesday.

Whitestown police initially responded to reports of a potential home invasion but later clarified that further investigation revealed there was no evidence of unlawful entry into the residence.

“It was subsequently clarified that the individuals attempting to enter the premises were indeed part of a cleaning crew who had mistakenly gone to the wrong address,” police stated in a Facebook update.

Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, was found deceased in her husband’s embrace on Wednesday. (GoFundMe)

“The loss of life is always a profound tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected,” the department added.

Police submitted the case to the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office for review to determine whether criminal charges will be brought against the homeowner. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

“We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones during this difficult time,” police wrote on Friday.

Police have not yet released the identity of the homeowner who shot the woman, saying this “is a complex, delicate, and evolving case, and it would be both inappropriate and potentially dangerous to disclose that information.”

Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, was found dead in her husband’s arms on the front porch of a home in Whitestown, Indiana, after the pair mistakenly showed up at the wrong address for a cleaning. (Sprowl Funeral & Cremation Care)

According to reports, the woman was a mother of four and originally from Guatemala.

“Maria was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a caring sister, and a cherished daughter,” her obituary reads. “She was known for her beautiful spirit, her kindness toward others, and the love she poured into her family every single day.”

The woman’s husband, Mauricio Velásquez, said he wanted justice for his wife.

Velásquez told WTTV that the bullet was fired through the door of the home.

Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, was a mother of four originally from Guatemala. (Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department)

“They should’ve called the police first instead of just shooting out of nowhere like that,” he said.

“Seeing my wife in my arms, already lifeless, covered in blood, I felt like they tore everything from me,” Velásquez told Telemundo at a memorial for his wife.

Boone County prosecutor Kent Eastwood told The Indianapolis Star that the case is complex because of language in the state’s stand-your-ground law.