Police: Woman said she shot boyfriend in movie re-enactment

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FULTON, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri woman charged with murder in the fatal shooting
of her boyfriend told police they were acting out a movie scene when the gun
went off.

Kalesha Marie Peterson of Fulton is charged with second-degree murder and
unlawful use of a weapon in the death of David Dalton.

Peterson called 911 Thursday night and officers found Dalton in a bedroom with
a gunshot wound to the head.

Police say Peterson told investigators that the two were watching a movie and
drinking when Dalton suggested they play out a movie scene involving a firearm.
Police did not identify the movie.

Police say that in addition to drinking, Peterson was taking several
prescription medications.

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