Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Husband

A California man has been arrested for attempting to kill his wife by trying to run her over with his SUV.

Police say 44-year-old Carlos Briseno got into a fight with his wife Martha in the parking lot of an AutoZone in Chino, a city in San Bernardino County. Approximately 15 minutes later, Briseno got into his GMC Yukon and ran her over.

His wife was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was treated and listed in critical condition.

Police have charged Briseno with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and corporal injury to a spouse.

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