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Woman found shot in the head after argument with man, police say

The suspect and the victim were arguing and wrestling for the weapon when it went off, according to police.
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SAN ANTONIO — A woman was found with a gunshot wound to the head after police say she was arguing with a man on the south side of town.

It happened around 9:00 a.m. Saturday on the 3000 block of Ivy Ridge Lane.

Officers were dispatched to the location for reports of a shooting in progress. 

When they arrived at the location, they found a 41-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her head.

She was taken to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police say the 41-year-old suspect said the two had been arguing, then wrestling with the gun when it went off.

Charges are currently pending at this time.

No other injuries were reported.

This is a developing story.

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