Woman Who Tried to Shoot Barber in North Park Pleads Guilty

Adrian Blanche Swain had tried to shoot three times but the gun malfunctioned

A woman who is accused of attempting to shoot a barber earlier this year because she did not like her haircut pleaded guilty on Thursday, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office confirmed.

Adrian Blanche Swain, 30, pleaded guilty to assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

According to barber Manny Montero, he had given Swain a haircut on Feb. 10 at the 619 Barber Shop on the 3900 block of 30th Street in North Park. He told NBC 7 that Swain left happy with the haircut and even gave him a $20 tip. But an hour later, she returned to the barber shop sporting a different haircut.

Police said Swain yelled at Montero saying that he had messed up her hair and then pulled out a gun. She attempted to shoot three times but the gun malfunctioned.

That’s when Montero and other employees tackled Swain to the ground and held her there until authorities arrived.

According to San Diego Police Detective Andrew Tafoya, the gun was fully loaded with 10 rounds but there were no rounds in the chamber. They also found an open gun case with ammunition in Swain’s vehicle.

Tafoya said he had been told by Swain she was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Swain could face up to 13 years in prison, if convicted. Her sentencing is scheduled for December 12.

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