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HCSO: Woman charged with murder after fatally shooting her boyfriend; claims she felt threatened

The woman told investigators Tuesday she shot her boyfriend in self-defense, but now she has been charged with murder.
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Jonie Sablatura, charged with murder

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The woman who fatally shot her boyfriend during an alleged fight at a northwest Harris County home has been charged with murder, the sheriff's office confirms.

Jonie Sablatura, 43, is accused of fatally shooting Aaron Conner, 41 late Tuesday afternoon at a home on Kirwin Lane.

Deputies said Sablatura called 911 after she shot her boyfriend, requesting deputies come to the home.

RELATED: Woman says she shot boyfriend to death in self-defense

"Sablatura claimed she felt threatened by Conner during a verbal argument and had retrieved a pistol before shooting Conner multiple times. The case was reviewed with the Harris County District Attorney's Office and a charge of murder was accepted against Sablatura."

Authorities on Tuesday said they found drugs in the house but didn't say what kind or how much.

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