Argentine man killed after being hit by his girlfriend's mobile during argument

Gulf Today Report

An Argentinian woman, Roxana Lopez, 22, killed her boyfriend Luis Dario Guantay, 23, by throwing her smart phone at him during an argument, according to the Daily Mail.

On interrogation, Lopez said she hit him on the temple in self-defense as he was beating her around the face.

She has been allowed to remain on bail while the investigation continues.

Roxana picked up the mobile and used it as a missile to defend herself after being beaten around the face by her boyfriend.

The photo has been used for illustrative purposes.

The phone hit Luis in the temple and he died after going to a hospital complaining of severe migraines.

Roxana Lopez, 22, facing manslaughter charges after allegedly killing her boyfriend.

He died on April 18, eight days after the incident. The news of his death only became public now as it emerged Roxana was at the centre of a court probe.

Luis’ mother went to police asking them to take action against the suspect after the son died in San Bernardo hospital in the city of Salta following an operation for severe brain injuries which he suffered after being hit in the head.

The police are investigating what prompted the row.