Atlanta man accidentally shoots girlfriend dead while playing with gun

one year ago

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An Atlanta woman is dead after being accidentally shot by her boyfriend who was playing with a loaded weapon, authorities said.

The incident occurred Saturday in the breezeway of the Northside Plaza apartment complex at 400 Markham Street where the couple was visiting a friend.

A woman was found suffering a gunshot wound in the chest. She was transported to an area hospital where she later died.

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  • Investigators were able to obtain surveillance footage from a Ring camera that caught the incident. They said that the victim's boyfriend was playing with a gun when it suddenly went off.

    “His immediate reaction, you can tell that it was definitely an accident,” Capt. Tom Atzert said.

    The boyfriend was arrested and remains in police custody. Charges against him are pending.