Mississippi Woman Charged With Aggravated Domestic Violence After Gunshot and Stabbing Allegation

Eudalia Perez, a 38-year-old woman, was arrested Sunday in Lafayette County, Mississippi, and charged with one count of aggravated domestic violence, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. The charge stems from an alleged attack on her boyfriend that involved both a handgun and a hand file tool.

What Authorities Say Happened

The sheriff’s office reported that Perez allegedly fired a handgun at her boyfriend during the incident. The gunfire did not strike him. She also allegedly used a hand file tool to stab him, causing minor injuries. The exact time and location of the incident were not disclosed in the initial report.

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The combination of a firearm and a tool in a domestic setting led to the aggravated domestic violence charge, which is a felony under Mississippi law. Authorities have not released further details about what preceded the altercation.

Victim's Condition and Immediate Response

The boyfriend was not hit by the gunfire. He sustained minor injuries from the hand file stabbing, according to the sheriff’s office. No additional information about his condition or whether he sought medical treatment was provided. His identity has not been made public.

Deputies made the arrest on Sunday, though the sheriff’s office did not specify how quickly law enforcement responded to the scene or whether Perez was taken into custody without further incident. The case remains under investigation.

Charges, Bond, and Immigration Detainer

Perez is being held on a $50,000 bond, the sheriff’s office confirmed. In addition to the local charge, an active immigration detainer has been placed on her by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). That hold means that if Perez posts bond, she would not be released from custody until ICE takes further action.

The presence of an ICE detainer often indicates that federal immigration authorities have reason to believe the individual may be subject to removal proceedings, though the sheriff’s office did not provide details about Perez’s immigration status or the basis for the hold. Such detainers are routinely filed when local law enforcement notifies ICE of a foreign-born arrestee.

What Remains Unclear

Several key details have not been released. The sheriff’s office did not specify the exact time or location of the alleged attack, nor did it provide information about Perez’s current custody status beyond the bond amount and the ICE hold. No court date has been announced, and it is unknown whether Perez has obtained legal representation.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office.