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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Girlfriend's Fatal Shooting

4/12/2026

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Nation Wood, 25, faces involuntary manslaughter charges for the March 24 shooting death of his girlfriend, Samantha Emge, 22, in their San Francisco apartment.
Emge's father, Bill Phipps, says their relationship was tumultuous and abusive and she tried to leave Wood.
Wood contends the shooting was accidental.
He was released to a psychiatric hospital on $300,000 bail.
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is investigating and may pursue additional charges.

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Nation Wood, 25, faces involuntary manslaughter charges for the March 24 shooting death of his girlfriend, Samantha Emge, 22, in their San Francisco apartment.
Emge's father, Bill Phipps, says their relationship was tumultuous and abusive and she tried to leave Wood.
Wood contends the shooting was accidental.
He was released to a psychiatric hospital on $300,000 bail.
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is investigating and may pursue additional charges.