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A Florida man is facing a charge of first-degree murder after his girlfriend was shot outside a bar in Safe Harbor.
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Police accuse Christopher "Dodge" Smith, 40, of intentionally searching Jessica Antolini, 30, on Oct. 13.
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According to investigators, the two argued outside the Harbor Bar before Smith allegedly shot her.
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The police say that he then drove over Antolini while leaving the scene with his five-year-old daughter in the car.
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Antolini died of her wounds two days later.
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The murder investigation drew particular attention because of statements attributed to Smith's young daughter.
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According to the arrest affidavit, the girl told investigators that her father shot Jessica.
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Police also say Smith contacted his own mother afterward and admitted to shooting Antolini.
⠀ Smith was arrested following a police chase and is being held without bail.
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The allegations were not proven at trial.
⠀ Watch: Law & Crime examines the arrest, police evidence and witness reports. ⠀.