Man cleaning gun accidentally shoots girlfriend dead, police say

Boyfriend taken into custody for questioning

SAN ANTONIOUPDATE: The Medical Examiner's Office identified the woman killed as 34-year-old Lisa Michelle Limon.

(Original Story) 

A 34-year-old woman is dead after what may have been an accidental shooting inside a South Side apartment.

San Antonio police said her boyfriend told them he was taking apart his gun to clean it when it accidentally discharged shortly after 12 a.m. Thursday.

The woman was hit at least one time. Officers found her dead inside an apartment in the 7400 block of Clint Lane.

Police took the boyfriend into custody for questioning.

Investigators said they will decide later whether or not to pursue charges against him.

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