Struggle over handgun ends with one shot in the face in Liberty Co.
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following an afternoon shooting on Saturday.
According to a release, the shooting occurred at a home on County Road 3550, just before 3:30 p.m.
When deputies arrived, they learned that 50-year-old Azucena Garcia had been shot in the chin by her husband, 44-year-old Apancio Martinez-Saldana.
Deputies said Garcia was airlifted to the hospital, her condition was not released by authorities.
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A release stated despite a language barrier with the victim, it was learned that there was a domestic dispute between Garcia and Saldana leading to a struggle over a .380 semi-automatic handgun.
Deputies said that it’s alleged that the firearm accidentally discharged striking Garcia.
Martinez-Saldana was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault and was taken to the Liberty County Jail.