American Idol alum Caleb Flynn allegedly killed his wife while children slept nearby

The American Idol alum accused of murdering his wife allegedly shot her in their Ohio home while their two children slept in another room, according to a new report.

Caleb Flynn was arrested Thursday on charges of murder, assault and tampering with evidence in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife Ashley at their home in Tipp City, just north of Dayton, police said.

THE Dayton Daily News obtained a police affidavit, indicating the couple’s two daughters were home at the time of the shooting, but did not wake up and were still in their bedroom when police arrived on scene. The family’s two Goldendoodles were also present in the home during the shooting, according to the affidavit.

Police say Caleb shot Ashley in the head, but tried to cover up the killing by trying to make it look like a deadly home invasion burglary. Cops found Ashley in bed with at least one gunshot wound to the head and two spent cartridges on the floor nearby, doctors said.

TMZ obtained 911 audio, which revealed Caleb made a emotional appeal to a dispatcher, claiming an intruder had broken into their home and shot Ashley, who was “white as a ghost.” Police have not released a motive.

Caleb is now being held on $2 million bail after pleading not guilty during his first court appearance on Friday.

During season 12 of “American Idol,” Caleb failed his audition and was not cast on the show.