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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

4/9/2026

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Nation Wood, 25, faces involuntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of Samantha Emge, 22, in their San Francisco apartment.
The shooting occurred when Wood allegedly “dry-fired” his gun, striking Emge in the face.
Emge's father, Bill Phipps, described Wood as abusive, saying Emge had attempted to leave him multiple times.
Wood has pleaded not guilty and was released on bail to a psychiatric hospital as the investigation remains active.

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Nation Wood, 25, faces involuntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of Samantha Emge, 22, in their San Francisco apartment.
The shooting occurred when Wood allegedly “dry-fired” his gun, striking Emge in the face.
Emge's father, Bill Phipps, described Wood as abusive, saying Emge had attempted to leave him multiple times.
Wood has pleaded not guilty and was released on bail to a psychiatric hospital as the investigation remains active.