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A 30-year-old woman from South Florida was arrested for allegedly shooting her husband in the buttocks following a dispute that stemmed from infidelity.
The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at the couple's residence, located in the 17300 block of Southwest 46th Street, near the intersection with Southwest 172nd Avenue in Miramar, Broward County.
The city police received reports of gunfire at 5:11 PM and arrived at the scene shortly before 5:15 PM.
The arrest report, which Local 10 obtained, states that Chanicia Tijuana Hernández and her husband were arguing over infidelity when the confrontation turned violent.
The woman told investigators that he strangled her in the bathroom while insisting to know where his weapon was. He then released her and headed to the bedroom closet, a moment which Hernández seized to run away.
But then she came back, took a gun from her purse - which was inside the closet - and went outside the house.
According to authorities, when the man was attempting to leave the house, Hernández shouted at him, "Are you going to lay your hands on me?" to which he replied, "Yes, f***." Then the woman shot him, causing a gunshot wound to his buttock.
The police emphasized that the man had already left the house and did not pose an immediate threat when he was shot.
"The report stated that, since the victim left the residence and no longer posed a threat to (Hernández) when he shot her, she was subsequently placed in custody."
The shooting was not classified as an act of self-defense by the authorities. So far, the legal basis for the additional charge of attempted felony in the first degree has not been clarified.
Local 10 News reported that they are in communication with the Miramar Police Department to obtain more details regarding that specific accusation.
Hernández was arrested on the same day of the incident and appeared before a judge on Saturday, who denied her bail.
According to the report from Telemundo 51, she remains in custody at the main jail of Broward County.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Domestic Violence Incident in Florida
What motivated the shooting between Chanicia Tijuana Hernández and her husband in Florida?
The shooting was prompted by a dispute between Chanicia Tijuana Hernández and her husband, stemming from the man's infidelity. The situation escalated when Hernández shot her husband in the buttocks, after he left the residence and no longer posed an immediate threat to her.
Why didn't the authorities consider the shooting as an act of self-defense?
The authorities did not consider the shooting as an act of self-defense because, according to the police report, the victim had already left the residence and did not pose an immediate threat to Chanicia Tijuana Hernández when she shot him. This was a key factor in her arrest.
What is the current legal situation of Chanicia Tijuana Hernández?
Chanicia Tijuana Hernández was arrested on the same day as the incident and was denied bail during her appearance before the judge. She remains detained in the main jail of Broward County while the case is under investigation.
What is the context of domestic violence in Florida?
The incident involving Chanicia Tijuana Hernández is set against a concerning backdrop of domestic violence in Florida. In recent months, multiple cases of domestic violence with tragic outcomes have been reported, including stabbings and shootings, highlighting the urgent need to address this social issue.
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