Teen Charged With Accidentally Shooting Girlfriend in Face

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Elgardo Garcia Jr., 18, has been charged with manslaughter, tampering with ... Police said he shot and killed Jaylene Cruz while the two were smoking pot and playing with a
Elgardo Garcia Jr., 18, has been charged with manslaughter, tampering with ... Police said he shot and killed Jaylene Cruz while the two were smoking pot and playing with a

FLORIDA — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office held a news conference today in reference to the arrest of an 18 year old for the killing of his 17 year old girlfriend.

Lt. Steve Gallaher of the homicide unit described the incident that claimed the life of the young woman.

Elgardo Garcia, 18, and his girlfriend, Jaylene Cruz, 17, were said to be smoking pot and recording each other playing with a loaded firearm.

Elgardo Garcia Jr., 18, has been charged with manslaughter, tampering with ... Police said he shot and killed Jaylene Cruz while the two were smoking pot and playing with a

At some point while Garcia was holding the weapon, it discharged, hitting Cruz in the face, killing her.

Jaylene-Cruz

The suspect initially denied shooting the victim but later confessed when confronted with Snapchat images posted moments before the shooting.

Garcia has been charged with manslaughter.

Lt. Steve Gallaher said detectives learned that Jaylene was playing with the gun, which has a laser sight, and pointing it at the younger Elgardo, who goes by A.J., while he was rolling marijuana.

Gallaher said A.J. then picked up the gun, pointed the laser sight at Jaylene and pulled the trigger, shooting her in the face.

JSO said the gun was stolen from a car in Orlando last month, but police said they don’t know who took it.

For unedited video of news conference, scroll down.

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