Tiffany Washington was 25 when she was killed on April 25, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas. Tiffany allegedly grabbed a knife and Stewart reportedly reached for a shotgun; he says the firearm accidentally discharged and struck Tiffany in the chest. Bexar County deputies performed CPR, but Tiffany was pronounced dead at the hospital. The couple’s two-month-old baby was found unharmed at the scene.

James Stewart was charged with murder and held on bond. The trial record indicates he claimed the shooting was accidental; the jury rejected that account and returned a guilty verdict after less than two hours of deliberation. The sentencing phase drew attention to Stewart’s demeanor and statements of responsibility. Tiffany’s death underscores the lethal potential of domestic disputes and leaves open questions about how the altercation escalated and what warnings, if any, preceded it.

If anyone knew Tiffany or has information about the events that night, please share what might help the ongoing record.