Man Unintentionally Shot in the Back by Girlfriend

A man was unintentionally shot in the back by his girlfriend, Phelicia Swinger, in Bristol, Virginia. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and remains in serious condition. Police say Swinger’s 10-month-old baby was next to her when she fired the shot but was unharmed. Swinger has been charged with reckless handling of a firearm and child endangerment. No other details about the incident have been reported.

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“Update: Woman Charged After Accidental Shooting Injures Man in Bristol, Police Say,” wcyb.com (October 17, 2023).