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La Verne Man Arrested For Allegedly Shooting His Wife
The shooting occurred on Edminster Drive Monday afternoon.
A La Verne man was charged with attempted murder in the shooting of his wife Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
La Verne Police responded to a shooting at 4309 Edminster Dr at 3 p.m. and discovered Ieleen Banda with two shotgun wounds in the neck and the left shoulder, according to a police written statement.
Her husband Michael Banda was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder. A .22 caliber revolver was recovered at the residence.
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The victim was flown to County USC Medical Center where she was treated for non life-threatening wounds.
Her husband will be arraigned at the Pomona Superior Court Wednesday.
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Police did not disclose what the motive of the shooting was. The case continues to be under investigation.
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