An Adamsville man is behind bars after his wife was shot in the face Tuesday morning.

The shooting was initially believed to be accidental, but Jefferson County sheriff’s detectives later learned otherwise.

Deputies and paramedics responded at 9:45 a.m. to Forestdale Boulevard and Winters Drive. While they were en route, said Chief Deputy Randy Christian, 43-year-old Raymond Swink reported that he had accidentally shot his 39-year-old wife they were in their vehicle.

Once deputies got on the scene, the woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment to the gunshot wound to her face. Swink was taken into custody and questioned by detectives. He reported that he had intended to shoot himself, but accidentally shot his wife.

Evidence at the scene indicated that the shooting was no accident, Christian said. Swink was taken to the Jefferson County Jail to await formal charges.

Detectives on Thursday morning obtained a warrant charging Swink with attempted murder. He is being held in the Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 bond.

“Our detectives did a remarkable job in looking closely at the evidence in this case and coming to the proper conclusion,’’ Christian said. “The evidence in no way matches the story we were given. This was no accident.”