A Tennessee man is behind bars after shooting his wife and then taking to her to the hospital – albeit in a somewhat delayed fashion – authorities in the Volunteer State allege.

Decarlo Pitchford, 51, stands accused of one count each of attempted murder in the second degree, domestic assault, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and theft of property between $1,000 and $2,500, according to the Shelby County court records.

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The incident allegedly occurred on July 19, at a residence on Fostoria Road in the West Junction neighborhood of southwest Memphis.

Prosecutors allege an argument between the couple began verbally – and eventually the woman d

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