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Police: Man accidentally shoots girlfriend in the face in Waco

Anthony Michael Pena is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after Waco police said he accidentally shot his girlfriend in the face early Friday morning in the 1900 block of Ethel Avenue.

Anthony Michael Pena, his girlfriend and two other people were drinking and partying in a garage/shed when Pena, who was allegedly playing with a handgun, accidentally shot his girlfriend, according to police.

Waco Police Sgt. Patrick Swanton said Pena and the other witnesses initially lied about what happened and claimed it was a drive-by shooting. But, upon further investigation, Swanton said police pieced the story together. As of Friday afternoon, the shooting was still under investigation.

Pena's girlfriend was transported to Hillcrest Hospital, where she was in serious condition Friday afternoon.

Pena was booked into the McLennan County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond was set at $150,000.

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