Officers with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office said a Martinsburg woman is facing murder charges after calling 911 and saying she accidentally shot and killed her boyfriend.

“You’d think this is an open and shut case, but none of them are really open and shut,” Sheriff Kenny Lemaster said.

Police said 31-year old Jennifer Pendias shot and killed 35-year old Harald Martinson after an argument.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they said they found Martinson in the bathroom with a single gunshot wound.

Police said he was transported to Berkeley Medical Center and was later pronounced dead.

Police arrested Pendias on one count of murder.

They said they were able to recover the firearm and spent hours processing the scene.

“Within a short period of time of officers responding, they had both the victim and the suspect in the residence and very quickly it led to the arrest of one person,” Sheriff Lemaster said.

Police said they suspect the crime was domestic related, but they still have to conduct more interviews to get to the bottom of the situation.

“At one time, it was the biggest threat that law enforcement had to respond to was domestic violence. I haven’t seen any ratings that have changed that,” Sheriff Lemaster said.

Police said Pendias is awaiting arraignment at the Eastern Regional Jail.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Lt. B.F. Hall at 304-267-7000 or the Berkeley County Crime Solvers at 304-267-4999.