MILES, TX – A Miles man was hospitalized Sunday after deputies say he was shot in the chest by his wife.

According to the Runnels County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday afternoon 03-29-2020 at approximately 7:24 p.m. Runnels County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a shooting at 701 St. John’s in Miles.

Runnels County Deputies and Ballinger P.D. Officers arrived and found James Quezada with a single gun shot wound to his right chest/shoulder area. Upon investigation it was determined during a family argument his wife, Bonita Quezada, shot the victim with a handgun.

James Quezada was transported to Shannon Medical Center by Ballinger EMS. He is currently in stable condition.

Bonita Quezada was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported to the Runnels County jail. Her bond was set at $2500.00.

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