Man arrested for Manslaughter after woman shot in the face, Benbrook police say

On Friday, April 17, at 7:26pm, Benbrook Police and Fire/EMS responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Sproles Drive for a report of someone accidentally shot in the face. 

Upon arrival, officers observed the 42-year-old female victim unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to Harris Hosptial Downtown,where she was pronounced deceased.

After an on-scene investigation, officers arrested a 39-year-old male in connection to the shooting. He is currently being held on manslaughter charges.

The investigation is ongoing.