A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his girlfriend during sex.
According to reports, Andrew Shinault has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a woman on Sunday in Valrico, Florida.
The 23-year-old is believed to have shot the woman, also in her 20s, last Sunday (26 May) while the pair were engaging in a sex act.
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The unnamed woman was shot in her upper body and later died at hospital.
A statement released by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said the tragic incident happened while they were 'engaging in an act of foreplay involving his registered hand gun'.
The statement said: "At around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, Andrew Shinault, 23, shot a woman, who is also in her 20s, while engaging in an act of foreplay involving his registered hand gun.
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"The incident occurred at Shinault's home on Grand Canyon Drive in Valrico. The woman, who was shot in the upper body, was transported to Brandon Regional Hospital where she later died."
Police added: "On Friday, May 31, Shinault was charged for Manslaughter with a Weapon. Shinault was booked into Orient Road Jail on a $50,000 bond."
Individuals found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the state of Florida can be jailed for up to 15 years and face a fine of $10,000 (£7,900).
This isn't the first time in recent months that a person has died due to an 'accidental' shooting in the US.
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In March, American country singer Justin Carter tragically died after shooting himself while filming a music video.
The 35-year-old musician was on set creating a promo clip when his gun went off by mistake and discharged through his head and eye.
At the time of the accident, the gun was being used as a prop for the music video.
The up and coming musician's mother confirmed the news to Fox News. Cindy McClellen said: "He was a wonderful person, very loving and he loved our God very much.
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"He had a Bible in his room, in the den, he had one in his truck. He gave to charities.
"He just loved music, he was very gifted and by God, his voice was spectacular."
She also explained the incident, saying that a gun that was in his pocket 'went off and caught my son in the corner of his eye'.
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